The 5-parameter Morse potential of interaction between carbon and the nicke
l surface was constructed. We studied the adsorption and vibration of carbo
n atom on Ni(100), Ni(110) and Ni(111) single crystal low Index surfaces an
d obtained the data of adsorption sites, adsorption geometry, binding energ
y and eigenvibration etc., which were in good agreement with the experiment
al results. Meanwhile, the influence of step defect on Ni(100) surfaces for
carbon adsorption was also investigated.