Electroless underpotential. deposition (UPD) of Bi adatoms (Bi-ad) on Te by
Bi-III reduction with Ti-III in aqua solution has been investigated. Compa
rison studies of electroless Bi UPD on Te and of a corresponding electroche
mical process have been performed. Bi-ad stability on Te under the open-cir
cuit conditions has been investigated. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science S.A. All r
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