Glossary of surface technology

Ion

By introducing one or several electrons into the shell of an atom or molecule, a negatively charged ion (anion) is formed, and by removing one or several electrons a positively charged ion (cation) is formed.
Ions are formed not only by plasma excitation but also by electrolysis.

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