Journal of Vacuum Science & Technology B Microelectronics and Nanometer Structures Processing Measurement and Phenomena · 1991 · 56 citations · 0 references
Natural SciencesChemistryPhysicsElectrochemistrySurface ChemistrySurface ScienceAtomic Force MicroscopyElectrode-electrolyte InterfacesInterfacial ElectrochemistrySurface MicroscopySurface OxidationSurface PhysicsAnnealingAtomic Force Microscopy AnalysisAtomic Force Microscopy Surface AnalysisElectrode Surface StructureGold ElectrodesGold NanostructuresPotential ControlRapid Thermal Annealing
We present atomic force microscope images of hydroxide and oxide formation on a gold surface obtained in perchloric acid electrolyte and under potential control. We find that the oxide is disordered over the Au(111) surface. Further, these images show that oxide formation on rough gold surfaces is accompanied by rapid annealing, most likely due to place exchange.