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The real surface areas of Co3O4 films have been measured by Zn2+ adsor
ption. Co3O4 films have been prepared by spray pyrolysis. The results
are compared with crystallite sizes obtained by X-ray diffraction meas
urements and roughness factors calculated from cyclic voltammograms. D
iscrepancies between the three methods are discussed and examined. (C)
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