Interaction of O2 with Pt(100): I. Equilibrium measurements

Two newly discovered phases on the Pt(100) surface produced by the adsorption of oxygen have been investigated using Rutherford baekscattering (RBS), nuclear microanalysis (NMA), work function changes (Δφ) and LEED. One phase is associated with the oxygensaturated surface (0.63 ± 0.03 monolayers0.81 × 10¹⁵ O atoms cm^?2), where a very complex LEED pattern is observed; the other is observed at an average coverage of 0.44 ± 0.05 monolayers and gives rise to a (3 × 1) LEED pattern (when observed at room temperature). For both surfaces, RBS measurements indicate large (? 0.025 nm) Pt atom displacements. Also discussed is a new method for preparing the “clean” (1 × 1)-Pt(100) surface without the need for NO adsorption/decomposition.