The effect of surface diffusion on the stability of shape of a solid growing by diffusion in a supersaturated solution or vapor is considered. Cylindrical and spherical shapes are treated. It is found that under some conditions, for example, vapor-phase growth of metals in the presence of an inert gas, surface diffusion can provide a significant enhancement of the stability.
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