Reflection electron diffraction patterns show strong variations in orientations of the outer layer of an NaCl film deposited on fused silica, due to the presence during evaporation of a dc field parallel to the surface. Orientation effects have been observed by x-ray diffractometry in a limited range of evaporation rates which are attributed to electrolysis of adsorbed water.
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