Abstract
The clean surface of TiC(001) prepared by flash-heating at ~ 1500°C shows a 1 × 1 ordered atomic structure. No gradient of chemical composition exists over the shallow surface region of ~15 Å. The work function of the clean surface is 3.8 ± 0.1 eV at room temperature. The features of oxygen chemisorption are similar to those of noble metals such as Ag and Cu; the average sticking probability is about two order of magnitude less than those of Ti and W metals, and the work-function change is also small. The oxygen atoms are preferentially chemisorbed on the carbon sites at the topmost layer, which is responsible for the small change in work function.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 312-330 |
Number of pages | 19 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 102 |
Issue number | 2-3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1981 Jan 2 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces