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Diffusion Kinetics in the Pd/Cu(001) Surface Alloy

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters

We use atom-tracking scanning tunneling microscopy to study the diffusion of Pd in the Pd/Cu(001) surface alloy as a function of temperature. By following the motion of individual Pd atoms incorporated in the surface, we show that Pd diffuses by a vacancy-exchange mechanism. We measure an activation energy for the diffusion of incorporated Pd atoms of 0.88eV, which is in good agreement with our ab initio calculated energy of 0.94eV.

Sponsoring Organization:
(US)
OSTI ID:
40205796
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters Journal Issue: 20 Vol. 86; ISSN 0031-9007
Publisher:
The American Physical Society
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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