Oxidation of iron: The relation between oxidation kinetics and oxide electronic structure

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作者
Roosendaal, SJ [1 ]
Vredenberg, AM [1 ]
Habraken, FHPM [1 ]
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[1] Univ Utrecht, Debye Inst, Sect Interface Phys, NL-3508 TA Utrecht, Netherlands
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10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.3366
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O4 [物理学];
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The test of the validity of the Fromhold-Cook theory of metal oxidation for the O-2/Fe system in the tunnel regime is impeded by the growth of a passivating Fe2+/Fe3+ double layer at: T less than or equal to 150 degrees C. However, during an intermediate anneal step at 200 degrees C, the Fe3+ is reduced to Fe2+. The oxidation rate of this annealed layer is in agreement with the Fromhold-Cook theory. Ar room temperature, the ionic current is rate limiting, For T > 150 degrees C, the thermionic emission of electrons is rare limiting for oxygen coverages larger than 13 x 10(15) atoms/cm(2).
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页码:3366 / 3369
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