AFM observations of TGS crystal surface in microscopic and semi-microscopic levels

Kazuhiro Hara, Min Kun Bae, Hirotaka Okabe, Toshihisa Horiuchi, Kazumi Matsushige, Yoshihiro Ishibashi

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Abstract

Utilizing an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM), the (010) cleavage surface of Triglycinesulfate (TGS) was observed in the atmosphere without any treatment. In the semi-microscopic-level (sub-micrometer) observation, we could observe the internal structure of the saw-tooth pattern, and found that some domain patterns changed their shape with time after the cleavage. Besides, in the microscopic-level (sub-nanometer) one, a regular molecular arrangement which corresponded to the crystal structure was also identified.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)101-109
Number of pages9
JournalFerroelectrics
Volume170
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 1995

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics

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