Promotion of CO dissociation by magnesia on Co(0001)

Jukka Vaari, J. Lahtinen, Anja Talo, Pekka Hautojärvi

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Abstract

We have studied CO adsorption on magnesia covered Co(0001) single crystal surfaces using XPS and TDS. Both molecular and dissociative adsorption were observed. The molecular adsorption is taking place on a clean Co(0001) surface and the dissociation is caused by MgOx/Co(0001). The CO dissociation increases the oxygen content of the MgOx overlayers producing MgO. Fully oxidized MgO blocks adsorption sites on the Co(0001) surface.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1096-1099
Number of pages4
JournalSurface Science
Volume251-252
Issue numberC
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jul 1991
MoE publication typeA1 Journal article-refereed

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