Growth and Spectral Characterization of Calcium Oxalate Crystals

Backgrounds/Objectives: Urolithiasis, characterized by the presence of calculi in the urinary tract, involves the formation of stones in any part of the urinary system, including the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra. Calcium oxalate contributes to the formation of kidney stones (urolithiasis) in the urinary tract. This is a mineral belonging to the oxalate group and is found naturally in humans, animals and plants. These stones are responsible for the majority of urinary calculi. The present work examines the crystal formation of calcium oxalate using silica gel in laboratory conditions and its characterization by spectroscopical methods. Methods: Calcium oxalate crystals were grown from the sodium metasilicate using the single diffusion gel growth technique. The harvested crystals were analysed using X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), FT-IR Spectroscopy, UV-Visible spectrophotometer, Field Emission Scanning Microscopy (FE-SEM), and Thermogravimetric Differential Thermal Analysis (TG-DTA) studies. The dielectric constant and dielectric loss as a frequency function were measured for the grown crystal. Findings: The gel growth technique is extremely effective for producing high-quality crystals in a controlled and reliable way. The prevention of calcium oxalate kidney stones could be beneficial for society. Novelty: This study integrates the multispectral approach in the growth of crystals and helps in producing a focus for the prevention or dissolution of the urinary-type stones. Keywords Calcium oxalate, Gel method, Spectral Characterisation