The document summarizes the topic of crystallization. It defines crystallization as a technique used to purify substances by separating solids from a solution through a physical change. It describes three main types of crystallization: evaporative (forming crystals by heating a solution), cooling (forming crystals by lowering the temperature below solubility), and reactive/precipitation (forming crystals from reactants reacting). Finally, it lists some applications of crystallization like purification of drugs, improved handling, stability, and bioavailability of compounds.