Trimeric clusters of silver in aqueous AgNO₃ solutions and their role as nuclei in forming triangular nanoplates of silver

(Figure Presented) Three's a crowd: Trimeric silver clusters in aqueous AgNO₃ solutions have been identified by mass spectrometry (see picture). These clusters are found to dominate nucleation and thus play an important role in the formation of triangular silver nanoplates, which are shown in the SEM image in the lower right part of the picture.