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Diffusion Kinetics in the Pd/Cu(001) Surface Alloy

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters
OSTI ID:771510

We use atom-tracking scanning tunneling microscopy to study the diffusion of Pd in the Pd/Cu(001) surface alloy. By following the motion of individual Pd atoms incorporated in the surface, we show that Pd diffuses by a vacancy-exchange, mechanism. We measure an effective activation energy for the diffusion of incorporated Pd atoms of 0.88 eV, which is consistent with an ab initio calculated barrier of 0.94 eV.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
771510
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-3051J
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters, Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; ISSN 0031-9007; ISSN PRLTAO
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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