Published April 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

Decomposition of ethylene on W(100) studied by Auger spectroscopy

  • 1. Southampton Univ. (UK)

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The interaction of ethylene with a W(100) surface was studied in the temperature range 80-500 K by monitoring changes in the carbon Auger peak shape. On adsorption at 80 K decomposition to acetylene occurred at low coverage followed by non-dissociative adsorption. Heating the adsorbate to 300 K resulted in further decomposition to acetylene. Final decomposition to chemisorbed carbon atoms was detectable above 300 K and rapid above 400 K. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Surf. Sci.
Journal Volume
83
Journal Issue
1
Series
Surf. Sci.
Journal Page Range
181-188
ISSN
0039-6028