Crystal Formation (IMAGE)

Eindhoven University of Technology

Crystal Formation

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This is a 3D electron microscopy image of the calcium carbonate crystals that grow to the organic surface. The flat part of the crystals is in contact with the organic layer. (the width of the crystals is approx. 400 nanometers)

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Nico Sommerdijk

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