Developments in low-energy ion scattering from surfaces

H. H. Brongersma, R. H. Bergmans, L. G.C. Buijs, J. P. Jacobs, A. C. Kruseman, C. A. Severijns, R. G. van Welzenis

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Abstract

Low-energy (0.1-10 keV) ion scattering (LEIS) can be used to analyze the atomic composition of the outermost layer of a surface. Possibilities for quantification and in-depth information are discussed. Using a new type of energy analyzer (EARISS) which enables the simultaneous detection of a large part of the energy spectrum, a greatly improved sensitivity is obtained. Even for a catalyst consisting of a highly dispersed carbon support (1000 m2/g) and a low loading of Pd/Pt clusters, the surface composition can be determined using a 2 keV Ne+ ion beam current of only 30 pA.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)207-212
Number of pages6
JournalNuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research. Section B: Beam Interactions with Materials and Atoms
Volume68
Issue number1-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2 May 1992

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