Comparative study of the structures of copper, silver, and gold icosamers: Influence of metal type and charge state
Lechtken A, Neiß C, Stairs J, Schooss D (2008)
Publication Type: Journal article, Original article
Publication year: 2008
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Original Authors: Lechtken A., Neiss C., Stairs J., Schooss D.
Publisher: American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Book Volume: 129
Article Number: 154304
Journal Issue: 15
DOI: 10.1063/1.2992073
Abstract
We present a comparative study on the structural properties of the coinage metal icosamers Cu, Ag, and Au20 +/-. Using trapped ion electron diffraction measurements in combination with density functional structure calculations we find distinct structural differences depending on the cluster material and the charge state: Cu , Cu, as well as Ag20+ prefer icosahedral structures. Ag20- adopts a rearranged, distorted icosahedral structure. While Au is tetrahedral, Au cannot be described satisfyingly by a single isomer alone. Here a mixture of tetrahedral and distorted icosahedral structures is suggested. The influence of material and charge on the structural properties of the coinage metal icosamers is discussed. © 2008 American Institute of Physics.
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Lechtken, A., Neiß, C., Stairs, J., & Schooss, D. (2008). Comparative study of the structures of copper, silver, and gold icosamers: Influence of metal type and charge state. Journal of Chemical Physics, 129(15). https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2992073
MLA:
Lechtken, Anne, et al. "Comparative study of the structures of copper, silver, and gold icosamers: Influence of metal type and charge state." Journal of Chemical Physics 129.15 (2008).
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