Surface-induced order in liquid metals and binary alloys

Authors
DiMasi, E Tostmann, H Shpyrko, OG Deutsch, M Pershan, PS Ocko, BM
Citation
E. Dimasi et al., Surface-induced order in liquid metals and binary alloys, J PHYS-COND, 12(8A), 2000, pp. A209-A214
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF PHYSICS-CONDENSED MATTER
ISSN journal
09538984 → ACNP
Volume
12
Issue
8A
Year of publication
2000
Pages
A209 - A214
Database
ISI
SICI code
0953-8984(20000228)12:8A<A209:SOILMA>2.0.ZU;2-H
Abstract
Measurements of the surface x-ray scattering from several pure Liquid metal s (Hg, Ga, and In) and from three alloys (Ga-Bi, Bi-In, and K-Na) with diff erent heteroatomic chemical interactions in the bulk phase are reviewed. Su rface-induced layering is found for each elemental liquid metal. The surfac e structure of the K-Na alloy resembles that of an elemental liquid metal. Bi-In displays pair formation at the surface. Surface segregation and a wet ting film are found for Ga-Bi.