Extreme size dependence of the oxidation behavior of molybdenum clusters

Eun Ji Park, Martin Link, Dominik Hierling, Andreas Dollinger, Byeong Jun Cha, Gerd Gantefoer, Young Dok Kim

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Abstract

The oxidation of size-selected deposited Molybdenum clusters is investigated with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). Small clusters with less than 200 atoms are highly reactive and rapidly oxidize even in high vacuum. In contrast, larger clusters with more than 500 atoms do not completely oxidize even when exposed to an oxygen atmosphere. This can be explained by a thin oxide layer, which protects the clusters from further oxidation. The morphology of the cluster films is examined by STM. Oxidation should result in a volume increase and a change in the structure of the cluster thin films. Unexpectedly, the STM images look similar for oxidized and non-oxidized clusters.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Materials
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the International Workshop on Advanced Materials, IWAM 2017
EditorsSukanta K. Tripathy, Shyamalendu M. Bose, Mihir Hota
PublisherAmerican Institute of Physics Inc.
ISBN (Print)9780735417212
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Aug 2018
EventInternational Workshop on Advanced Materials, IWAM 2017 - Berhampur, Odisha, India
Duration: 19 Dec 201721 Dec 2017

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume2005
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceInternational Workshop on Advanced Materials, IWAM 2017
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityBerhampur, Odisha
Period19/12/1721/12/17

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