Abstract
Monatomic spiral steps were prepared by ultrahigh vacuum sublimation of NaCl and KCl substrates cleaved in ultrahigh vacuum. Particles of tin deposited onto the spiral step were examined by transmission electron microscopy and electron diffraction. The results indicated that the particles were epitaxially grown on the monatomic step of the KCl substrate, whereas the particles on the NaCl substrate were graphoepitaxially grown even on a monatomic step. The conditions necessary for graphoepitaxy are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 175-181 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 146 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1987 Jan 16 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Metals and Alloys
- Materials Chemistry