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Sodium Chloride

Sodium Chloride Crystal

This is a sodium chloride crystal found in a sample of transformer oil. Sodium chloride crystals are not uncommon in oil from transformers.

Transmitted Off Crossed Circular Polarized Light and Reflected Darkfield Illumination

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