Investigation of the crystallization kinetics of Zn(Met)(AcO)2·H2O in mixed solution of water and acetone by microcalorimetry

The crystal growth process of Zn(Met)(AcO)2·H2O from the mixed solution of water and acetone has been investigated using a Calvet microcalorimeter. The heat produced and the rate of heat production during the crystal growth process at 298.15, 301.15, 304.15, 307.15 and 310.15 K have been measured. On the basis of experimental and calculated results, the thermodynamics parameters (the apparent activation enthalpy, the activation entropy, and the activation free energy), the rate constant and the kinetic parameters (the activation energy, the pre-exponential factor) during the crystal growth process have been obtained. The results show that the crystal growth proceeds in accordance with the Burton-Cabrera-Frank dislocation theory.