Published November 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Carbon monoxide clusters: Critical size and magic numbers

  • 1. Konstanz Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Inst. fuer Physik

Description

Fully resolved mass spectra of carbon monoxide clusters have been recorded in the size range n ≤ 320. Intensity anomalies in these spectra beyond n=135 are strikingly similar to those being observed in krypton and xenon spectra. Particularly pronounced intensity drops occur at n=147 and 309. For the first time, these data provide evidence for icosahedral structure in large molecular cluster ions. Concerning doubly charged CO clusters, their lower size limit has been measured to be nc=98. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Zeitschrift fuer Physik, D
Journal Volume
10
Journal Issue
2/3
Series
Z. Phys., D.
Journal Page Range
295-301
ISSN
0178-7683
CODEN
ZDACE