The structure of the Na/Ge(111) surface has been studied using scannin
g tunneling microscopy. Na atoms adsorbed preferentially on the domain
boundaries and defect sites. At the increased coverage, Na atoms did
not form an ordered structure. When the Na-adsorbed surface was anneal
ed, the surface reconstructed to the 3x1 structure. The atomic arrange
ment of the 3x1 surface was similar to that of the Na/Si(111)3x1 surfa
ce.