Swift heavy ion irradiation of Pt nanocrystals: II. Structural changes and H desorption

R. Giulian*, L. L. Araujo, P. Kluth, D. J. Sprouster, C. S. Schnohr, A. P. Byrne, M. C. Ridgway

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    Abstract

    The structural properties and H desorption from embedded Pt nanocrystals (NCs) following irradiation with swift heavy ions were investigated as a function of energy and fluence. From x-ray absorption near-edge spectroscopy analysis, Pt-H bonding was identified in NCs annealed in a forming gas (95% N2 + 5% H2) ambient. The H content decreased upon irradiation and the desorption process was NC-size dependent such that larger NCs required a higher fluence to achieve a H-free state. Pt-H bonding and NC dissolution both perturbed the NC structural parameters (coordination number, bond-length and mean-square relative displacement) as determined with extended x-ray absorption fine structure measurements.

    Original languageEnglish
    Article number155402
    JournalJournal Physics D: Applied Physics
    Volume44
    Issue number15
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 20 Apr 2011

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