Some Thermodynamic and Kinetic Aspects of Superficial Transitions

Abstract

Abstract According to the nature of the system, superficial transitions may involve one, two or three distinct particles. Since transition potentials are generally very accurately defined, they can be used to derive information about the various factors acting on adsorbability. The kinetic study of transition processes shows that their rate is controlled by the creation and expansion of nuclei. However, the kinetic parameters differ notably in function of the nature of the system and the amount of electrical energy required.