Carbonaceous deposits obtained by ethylene decomposition on the surface of
(111), (110) and (100) planes of Pt were studied by X-ray photoelectron spe
ctroscopy (XPS) in the wide temperature range of 570-1470 K. Three differen
t carbon states were found depending on the temperature and Pt plane chosen
. At T < 770 g, adsorbed state of carbon is formed at all three planes stud
ied. Higher adsorption temperature results in graphite formation at Pt(III)
and diamond-like carbon at two other planes. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V
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