Compilation of inelastic electron tunnelling spectra of molecules chemisorbed on metal oxides

Inelastic electron tunnelling spectroscopy (IETS) is now a well established technique for the study of molecular adsorbates on metal oxides. It yields vibrational spectra of the adsorbates with high resolution and sensitivity to submonolayer coverage. This compilation brings together in one volume a wide range of results obtained in IETS laboratories around the world. As well as providing a ready reference, after the fashion of the various infrared spectral atlases, it is intended to show the extent of the systems to which IETS has already been applied and point the way to further fruitful areas of study. Adhesion, catalysis, lubrication and corrosion are specific areas which have benefitted from IETS investigations. Some 179 figures display spectra contributed from over 20 different research groups. At the end there is a bibliography of more than 300 references updated to mid-1984.