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The process of extension of a single-crystal surface by growing a film in such a way that the added atoms form a continuation of the single-crystal structure is called :

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Epitaxy

Epitaxy: Crystal Structure Extension Explained

The process described is known as Epitaxy. It involves growing a thin crystalline film on a crystalline substrate. The key feature is that the crystal structure of the deposited film follows the same crystallographic orientation as the substrate, effectively acting as a continuation of the substrate's crystal lattice.

Analyzing the Options

  • Epitaxy: This definition precisely matches the question, describing the growth of a film that continues the underlying single-crystal structure.
  • Ion Implantation: This technique involves embedding ions into a material, altering its composition and properties, rather than growing a crystalline layer.
  • Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD): While CVD can be used to perform epitaxy, it is a broader technique for depositing thin films. The question specifically asks for the name of the *process* of structure continuation, which is epitaxy itself.
  • Electroplating: This method uses electrochemical processes to deposit a metal coating, typically resulting in polycrystalline or amorphous structures, not a direct crystalline continuation of a substrate.

Therefore, epitaxy is the specific term for extending a single-crystal structure by growing a film layer.

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