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Correlation Between the Atomic and Bulk Chemical Potentials of Low work Function Metals

Journal Article · · Journal of Applied Physics
OSTI ID:2787
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories

An attempt is made to identify preferred values for the work functions of the rare earth elements by correlating the atomic chemical potential with the work function of the bulk elements. Trends in the alkali and alkali earth metal are evaluated in the same context. Strong linear correlation between the two quantities is observed within the IA, 11A, and IIIB (Se, Y, La) groups. Within the lanthanide series the nature of the correlation between the metallic radius and the work function suggests a dependence on the total angular momentum.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
2787
Report Number(s):
SAND98-2858J; ON: DE00002787
Journal Information:
Journal of Applied Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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