Growth Mechanisms in SAPO-34 Studied by White Light Interferometry and Atomic Force Microscopy

Borge Holme, Pablo Cubillas, Jasmina Hafizovic Cavka, Ben Slater, Michael W. Anderson, Duncan Akporiaye

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Abstract

The combined use of white light interferometry (WLI) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) revealed pentagonal growth spirals on the surface of SAPO-34 crystals. Detailed considerations of the crystal geometry and preferred step energies may explain the unusual shape of these growth spirals. Combining WLI and AFM is an efficient method for screening and detailed analysis of growth hillocks on crystals larger than 10 μm.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2824–2828
Number of pages5
JournalCrystal Growth & Design
Volume10
Issue number7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 May 2010
Externally publishedYes

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