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Investigation of precipitated colloidal particles by scanning force microscopy: silver-halide microcrystals

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Scanning Force Microscopy (SFM) is presented as an alternative to electron microscopy for the investigation of precipitated colloidal particles. The information which can be gained by SFM is illustrated by the example of silver-halide microcrystals with different shapes and sizes. Sample preparation and scan-related problems are discussed extensively from general aspects.

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Schwarz, U.D., Haefke, H. Investigation of precipitated colloidal particles by scanning force microscopy: silver-halide microcrystals. Appl. Phys. A 59, 33–40 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00348417

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