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Title: Valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. [1 to 21% Fe]

Abstract

The valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys were examined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for the possible existence of a virtual bound state. Samples containing 1%, 4%, 12%, and 21% Fe were tested and compared with a theoretical calculation based on the VBS model. Final results showed a trend possibly indicative of a VBS in this system, but further data of higher resolution are needed for quantitative results. 14 figures.

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Research Org.:
Ames Lab., Iowa (USA)
OSTI Identifier:
5283441
Report Number(s):
IS-T-794
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Resource Type:
Technical Report
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Thesis
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; CHROMIUM BASE ALLOYS; ELECTRONIC STRUCTURE; IRON ALLOYS; BOUND STATE; PHOTOELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY; VIRTUAL STATES; ALLOYS; CHROMIUM ALLOYS; ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY; ENERGY LEVELS; SPECTROSCOPY; 360104* - Metals & Alloys- Physical Properties

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Galt, J.A.. Valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. [1 to 21% Fe]. United States: N. p., 1977. Web. doi:10.2172/5283441.
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Galt, J.A.. Valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. [1 to 21% Fe]. United States. doi:10.2172/5283441.
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title = {Valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys determined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. [1 to 21% Fe]},
author = {Galt, J.A.},
abstractNote = {The valence bands of Cr-rich Fe--Cr alloys were examined by x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy for the possible existence of a virtual bound state. Samples containing 1%, 4%, 12%, and 21% Fe were tested and compared with a theoretical calculation based on the VBS model. Final results showed a trend possibly indicative of a VBS in this system, but further data of higher resolution are needed for quantitative results. 14 figures.},
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year = {Thu Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1977},
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