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The aim is to understand atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface using advanced imaging techniques.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface visualized by frequency modulation atomic force microscopy

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NKNaritaka KobayashiUniversity of Shiga Prefecture SIShiro Itakura HAHitoshi AsakawaKanazawa University

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Investigates atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface, revealing insights into crystal behavior in varying pH solutions, indicating environmental impacts.

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The aim is to understand atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface using advanced imaging techniques.
Employed frequency modulation atomic force microscopy for atomic-resolution imaging
Analyzed fluorite(111) surface in different pH environments (2 and 6.5)
Studied saturated solutions (pH 2 and 6) and supersaturated solutions (pH 6, σ = 10 and 100)
Observed atomic-scale roughening of the crystal surface at low pH due to proton adsorption
Identified surface adsorbates as likely calcium hydroxo complexes at high pH
Noted that increased fluorite concentration reduces formation of calcium hydroxo complexes

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Kobayashi et al. (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69cd7a1b5652765b073a7063 https://doi.org/10.24517/00008491

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Investigates atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface, revealing insights into crystal behavior in varying pH solutions, indicating environmental impacts.

Atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface visualized by frequency modulation atomic force microscopy

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Atomic-scale processes at the fluorite-water interface visualized by frequency modulation atomic force microscopy

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