Abstract
The underpotential deposition of Pb was studied on Cu(111) single crystal surfaces prepared both by a novel electropolishing procedure and by sputtering/annealing in ultrahigh vacuum. Identical results were found with both methods. Pb atoms are deposited underpotentially on Cu(lll) into a compact nonrotated hexagonal overlayer. The measured Pb coverage at saturation is 53% with respect to the Cu(lll) substrate and is identical to the packing density of the (111) plane of bulk Pb. The presence of Cl- in the supporting electrolyte has a strong effect on the potential region where deposition/stripping occuss and on the reversibility of the reaction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2221-2230 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jun 1995 |
Externally published | Yes |