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Structure of atomic sulfur overlayers on the Mo(001) surface using low-energy alkali ion scattering

Journal Article · · J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1116/1.573024· OSTI ID:6489983
It has been postulated that at submonolayer coverages the S adsorbs on top of the Mo(001) filling fourfold hollow sites, and that ordering in the overlayer is responsible for the sequence of LEED patterns. The authors applied low-energy K/sup +/ and Li/sup +/ ion scattering to test these structural models. Experimental details and cleaning procedures for the Mo(001) crystal were as in previous studies. (J. Vac. Sci Technol., A1, 1055(1983)). The energy distribution of backscattered ions was obtained as a function of S coverage for K/sup +/ and Li/sup +/ ions at incident energy E/sub i/ = 500 eV. The dependence of the intensity of certain features upon the polar angle of incidence has also been obtained. Representative K/sup +/ energy distributions obtained in the (110) azimuth for specular conditions are given. It is clear from the data that the S adatoms are located above the Mo surface rather than incorporated into it. 3 references, 1 figure.
Research Organization:
Oak Ridge National Lab., TN
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84OR21400
OSTI ID:
6489983
Journal Information:
J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States), Journal Name: J. Vac. Sci. Technol., A; (United States) Vol. A3:3; ISSN JVTAD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English