Preparation of Fine Metal Particles by Means of Evaporation in Xenon Gas

Abstract

Fine particles of Be, Mg, Al, Cr, Fe, Ni, Co, Cu, Zn, Ag, Cd and Au were prepared by means of evaporation in xenon gas. The particle size was about 3 or 4 times larger than that for those prepared in argon gas of the same pressure. Almost all particles exhibited distinct crystalline shapes except Al.