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An AFM image (5x5μm) of glassy carbon electrode surface after electrodeposition of copper from an ammoniacal solution.

Notice fairly uniform nuclei size distribution and hemispherical geometry. Typical nucleus diameter: 100nm

   
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An AFM image (2x2μm) of glassy carbon electrode surface after electrodeposition of iron from a ferrous chloride solution.

Notice cubic geometry of nuclei in contrast to round geometry of copper. Nonuniform nuclei size distribution spans 50-150nm range.