Microscopy Reveals how Atom-High Steps Impede Oxidation of Metal Surfaces
Monday, December 29, 2014 - 15:30
in Physics & Chemistry
A new study reveals that certain features of metal surfaces can stop the process of oxidation in its tracks. The findings could be relevant to understanding and perhaps controlling oxidation in a wide range of materials--from catalysts to the superalloys used in jet engine turbines and the oxides in microelectronics.