Abstract
An STM study of the adsorption of n-hexatriacontane on highly oriented pyrolytic graphite has revealed evidence for a new surface structure. The geometry of this structure indicates that it is composed of an overlayer of n-alkane chains which are rotated by 90° relative to the underlying n-alkane lamellae. A simple argument based on symmetry suggests that the carbon backbone plane of the underlying lamellar assembly is oriented perpendicular to the graphite basal plane.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 443-446 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 227 |
Issue number | 4-5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 16 Sept 1994 |