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Identification of reconstruction in Pt films deposited on Pd(110) at room temperature

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States)
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  1. Department of Chemistry and Ames Laboratory, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011 (United States)

We have studied the properties of Pt films on Pd(110), grown by deposition at 300 K and annealed up to 900 K, using low-energy electron diffraction and Auger-electron spectroscopy. We observe (1{times}2) and (1{times}3) superstructures, depending upon Pt coverage and annealing temperature. At one monolayer, the (1{times}1) periodicity is unperturbed. Between one and three monolayers, a broad and streaky (1{times}2) develops upon annealing, then fades to (1{times}1) as the film dissolves. At three monolayers and above, the broad and streaky (1{times}2) splits to a (1{times}3), then fades again to (1{times}1) at high temperature. Adsorption of CO causes (1{times}3){r arrow}(1{times}1) reversion at relatively low temperature, 430 K. Based upon the known behavior of Pt(110) reconstructions, this is strong evidence that the (1{times}3) structure of the Pt film is a surface reconstruction.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
OSTI ID:
5654914
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States) Vol. 44:24; ISSN 0163-1829; ISSN PRBMD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English