Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy, is a charact

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Nickel dendrites. Coloured stereoscopic scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of nickel dendrites on copper foil. A dendrite, in metallurgy, is a characteristic tree-like structure of crystals that grows as molten metal freezes. Nickel dendrites on copper foil are commonly used in mobile phone batteries. Magnification: x544, when printed 10 centimetres high.

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