Thames & Kosmos Crystal Nightlight User Manual

Franckh-Kosmos Verlags-GmbH & Co. KG, Pfizerstr. 5-7, 70184 Stuttgart, Germany | +49 (0) 711 2191-0 | www.kosmos.de
Thames & Kosmos, 89 Ship St., Providence, RI, 02903, USA | 1-800-587-2872 | www.thamesandkosmos.com
Thames & Kosmos UK LP, 20 Stone Street, Cranbrook, Kent, TN17 3HE , UK | 01580 713000 | www.thamesandkosmos.co.uk
WARNING — This set contains chemicals and/or parts that may be harmful
if misused. Read cautions on individual containers and in manual carefully. Not
to be used by children except under adult supervision.
Warning.
Not suitable for children under 8 years. For use under adult supervision.
Contains some chemicals which present a hazard to health. Read the
instructions before use, follow them and keep them for reference. Do
not allow chemicals to come into contact with any part of the body,
particularly the mouth and eyes. Keep small children and animals away
from experiments. Keep the experimental set out of reach of children
under 8 years old.
EXPERIMENT MANUAL

Thames & Kosmos Crystal Nightlight Specifications

General

Power Source	Battery
Manufacturer	Thames & Kosmos
Materials	Crystal
Features	Color-changing LED
Batteries Required	Yes, 3 AAA (Not Included)

Summary

Critical Safety Warning

Emergency Response Procedures

Covers first aid and poison control contacts for immediate accident response.

General Handling and Disposal

Includes general safety advice and guidelines for disposing of electrical components.

Guidance for Supervisors

Essential Safety Rules

Safe Chemical Handling Advice

Best practices for handling chemicals, including specific precautions for Potassium aluminium sulfate.

Battery Experimentation Guidelines

Kit Components Overview

Part 1: Crystal Formation

Growing Starter Crystals

Instructions for preparing the initial crystal growing solution and forming starter crystals.

Preparing the Plastic Cone

Steps to prepare the plastic cone for crystal attachment and growth.

Growing a Single Large Crystal

Guidance on growing a single large crystal on the prepared plastic cone.

Understanding Salt Crystals

Alum Composition Explained

Details on the elemental composition of alum and its crystal lattice structure.

Salt Dissolving Process

Explanation of how salt dissolves in water and reforms crystals upon evaporation.

Part 2: Assembling the Nightlight

Installing the LED Light

Instructions for connecting and installing the LED component into the base.

LED Construction Details

Explanation of the internal components and manufacturing process of an LED.

LED Operational Principles

How LEDs function, the role of crystal layers, and color generation.

Final Assembly: Nightlight and Display Box

Steps to assemble the crystal nightlight and its display box.

Amazing Crystal Facts

Company Quality and Safety Standards

Meet the Geeker Characters