Abstract
We present the first in situ observations of the growth of a zeotype using atomic force microscopy. The {100} face of sodalite zincophosphate grows by a spiral growth mechanism forming an interlaced spiral pattern. This is caused by the anisotropic growth of sub-steps formed at the dislocation, which is related to the different condensation rates of zinc and phosphorus.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 1047-1049 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Chemical Communications |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 13 Jan 2010 |
| Externally published | Yes |