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Title: Na-induced bonding and bond-length changes for CO on Pt(111): A near-edge x-ray-absorption fine-structure study

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

Near-edge x-ray absorption fine-structure studies above the C and O K edges for CO on Pt(111) reveal a 4-eV shift of the sigma shape resonance when Na(0.2 monolayer) is coabsorbed. This allows determination of a Na-induced (0.12 +- 0.03)-A expansion of the C-O bond. Na does not affect the vertical molecular orientation on the surface. Reduction and broadening of the 1s..-->..2..pi..( resonance and the CO bond lengthening in the presence of Na signifies substantially increased metal to CO backbonding.

Research Organization:
AT and T Bell Laboratories, Murray Hill, New Jersey 07974
DOE Contract Number:
AC03-76SF00098
OSTI ID:
6063527
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 54:9
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English