ISSN:
1573-4889
Keywords:
Pd-Rh alloys
;
PdRhO2
;
PdO
;
Raman spectroscopy
;
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Production Engineering, Mining and Metallurgy, Traffic Engineering, Precision Mechanics
Notes:
Abstract The surfaces of air-oxidized Pd-15Rh alloys have been examined by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and by Raman spectroscopy. The XPS results indicate that the near-surface region of samples oxidized in the temperature range 1075 to 1125 K contains Pd in both the +2 and +1 oxidation states and Rh in the +3 oxidation state. The ratio of Pd (I) to Rh (III) is found to be 1∶1. Raman spectra confirm that two Pd-containing phases, PdO and PdRhO2, are present in the near-surface region and eliminate the possibility that Rh2O3 is present. Also, a resonant Raman effect is observed in anhydrous PdO for exciting wavelengths in the vicinity of 500 nm.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00666844
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