NH{sub 3} adsorption and decomposition on Ir(110): A combined temperature programmed desorption and high resolution fast x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study
- Leids Instituut voor Chemisch Onderzoek, Universiteit Leiden, P.O. Box 9502, Einsteinweg 55, 2333 CC Leiden (Netherlands)
The adsorption and decomposition of NH{sub 3} on Ir(110) has been studied in the temperature range from 80 K to 700 K. By using high-energy resolution x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy it is possible to distinguish chemically different surface species. At low temperature a NH{sub 3} multilayer, which desorbs at {approx}110 K, was observed. The second layer of NH{sub 3} molecules desorbs around 140 K, in a separate desorption peak. Chemisorbed NH{sub 3} desorbs in steps from the surface and several desorption peaks are observed between 200 and 400 K. A part of the NH{sub 3ad} decomposes into NH{sub ad} between 225 and 300 K. NH{sub ad} decomposes into N{sub ad} between 400 K and 500 K and the hydrogen released in this process immediately desorbs. N{sub 2} desorption takes place between 500 and 700 K via N{sub ad} combination. The steady state decomposition reaction of NH{sub 3} starts at 500 K. The maximum reaction rate is observed between 540 K and 610 K. A model is presented to explain the occurrence of a maximum in the reaction rate. Hydrogenation of N{sub ad} below 400 K results in NH{sub ad}. No NH{sub 2ad} or NH{sub 3ad}/NH{sub 3} were observed. The hydrogenation of NH{sub ad} only takes place above 400 K. On the basis of the experimental findings an energy scheme is presented to account for the observations.
- OSTI ID:
- 20722236
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Chemical Physics, Vol. 122, Issue 18; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.1893690; (c) 2005 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0021-9606
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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