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Adsorption/desorption kinetics of H[sub 2]O on GaAs(100) measured by photoreflectance

Journal Article · · Journal of Chemical Physics; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.465435· OSTI ID:5984977
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  1. Department of Chemical Engineering, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois 61801 (United States)

The mechanism of H[sub 2]O adsorption on GaAs(100) has been elucidated by an adaptation of the photoreflectance (PR) technique for surface kinetic measurements. Being an optical method, PR is especially well-suited for probing weakly bonded adsorption systems where the pressures required for significant interaction ([gt]10[sup [minus]5] Torr) preclude the use of traditional electron or ion spectroscopies. H[sub 2]O adsorbs through a physisorbed state. This species can desorb or react to a chemisorbed form, which in turn can desorb. Both the physisorbed and chemisorbed species are undissociated. We interpret exceptionally low values for the prefactors associated with the chemisorbed state in terms of an adsorbate-induced surface reconstruction.

DOE Contract Number:
FG02-91ER45439
OSTI ID:
5984977
Journal Information:
Journal of Chemical Physics; (United States), Journal Name: Journal of Chemical Physics; (United States) Vol. 99:9; ISSN JCPSA6; ISSN 0021-9606
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English