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The origin of the small lattice defects frequently observed in electron micrographs of silicon crystals is investigated. It is shown that these defects are produced by energetic negatively charged particles coming from the electron accelerator of the microscope. From the size and depth distribution of the defects it is concluded that the particles consist of metal atoms or complexes involving metal and gas atoms.
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