Abstract
The microscopic morphology of evaporated (100) surfaces of NaCl crystals has been studied by means of gold decoration, replication, and electron microscopy. Closely spaced monoatomic steps were observed following a 15 min evaporation in air at 580°C. When the evaporation time was increased to 90 min, the step distribution became unstable. This instability resulted in a bounching of steps of multiple height. A rounded effect at the corners is observed in all closed steps formed at this temperature.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 195-198 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Journal of Crystal Growth |
| Volume | 6 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1970 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry