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In situ , atomic scale observation of electrode topography and reactions
Author(s) -
Twomey T.,
Wiechers J.,
Kolb D.M.,
Behm R. J.
Publication year - 1988
Publication title -
journal of microscopy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.569
H-Index - 111
eISSN - 1365-2818
pISSN - 0022-2720
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2818.1988.tb01418.x
Subject(s) - in situ , electrochemistry , electrode , atomic units , desorption , adsorption , ion , materials science , analytical chemistry (journal) , chemistry , environmental chemistry , organic chemistry , physics , quantum mechanics
SUMMARY The topographical changes occurring on a Au(111) electrode during simple electrochemical reactions have been followed with an STM capable of operating in situ , i.e. in the electrochemical environment, and of yielding atomic scale resolution. Changes in the surface structure induced by adsorption and desorption of Cl − ions could be observed and the effects of subjecting the sample to an oxidation‐reduction cycle could be monitored.