On the calculation of specific free energy of step edges in ionic crystals

Journal of Crystal Growth

Volumn 194, Issue 1, 1998, Pages 156-159

  Rubbo, M ^a   Aquilano, D ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TURIN   (Italy)

Author keywords

2D crystal nuclei; Calcite cleavage and steep rhombohedra; Specific step energy

Indexed keywords

CALCITE; COMPUTATIONAL METHODS; CRYSTAL STRUCTURE; FREE ENERGY;

IONIC CRYSTALS; STRANSKI APPROACH;

CRYSTAL GROWTH;

EID: 0032208533     PISSN: 00220248     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0022-0248(98)00658-7     Document Type: Article

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