Abstract
In order to clarify the underlying mechanism of the initial oxidation of aluminum, the reaction between a heteronuclear diatomic molecule, nitric oxide, and the Al(111) surface was studied. It was shown that the reaction of NO with aluminum is a two-step process including a change of the orientation of the molecule with respect to the surface.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 8185. |
Journal | Journal of Chemical Physics |
Volume | 117 |
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Publication status | Published - 2002 |