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The shape of a two-dimensional embryo on the basal face of ice in dependence on supersaturation

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It is shown that with increasing supersaturation of water vapour the hexagonal shape of the embryo changes to triangular. Expressions for the mean work of the separation of the edge of the embryo and the work of formation of a critical embryo are corrected. However, it is also shown that triangular, two-dimensional embryos may only exist under extremely high supersaturations, and under conditions characteristics of atmospheric conditions, relations valid for hexagonal embryos are sufficient.

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    Dana Lakomá

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Lakomá, D. The shape of a two-dimensional embryo on the basal face of ice in dependence on supersaturation. Stud Geophys Geod 18, 310–312 (1974). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01624482

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