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Sulfur adsorption near a step on Al

Journal Article · · Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States)
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  1. Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185 (United States)
Local density-functional calculations show that on Al(331), a S adatom binds preferentially in a step-edge geometry, where it can passivate two relatively undercoordinated surface Al atoms, where it can simultaneously satisfy its own need to complete a closed-shell electronic configuration, and where its nonbonding electrons are minimally repelled by electrons of the substrate. In contrast, on the close-packed Al(111) surface, S optimally resides in a high-coordination site, specifically, a fcc threefold hollow.
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-76DP00789
OSTI ID:
7270718
Journal Information:
Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, B: Condensed Matter; (United States) Vol. 49:20; ISSN PRBMDO; ISSN 0163-1829
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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