Growth and morphology of p-terphenyl single crystals

The results of a preliminary investigation of the growth and morphology of p-terphenyl crystals grown by sublimation and by solvent evaporation methods are reported. It was observed that lozenge–shaped (001) crystal plates are obtained from xylene and benzene solution while dendritic crystals by sublimation. Crystallographic orientation of the plates and microscopic observations of as-grown crystal surfaces are also described.