In situ x-ray reflectivity study of the oxidation kinetics of liquid gallium and the liquid alloy Ga0.93Hg0.07

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Plech, A [1 ]
Klemradt, U [1 ]
Metzger, H [1 ]
Peisl, J [1 ]
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[1] Univ Munich, Sekt Phys, D-80539 Munich, Germany
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10.1088/0953-8984/10/5/007
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O469 [凝聚态物理学];
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070205 ;
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The low-temperature oxidation kinetics of liquid Ga and the liquid alloy Ga0.93Hg0.07 has been investigated by means of in situ x-ray specular reflectivity. A combination of angle-dispersive and energy-dispersive measurements was used to obtain a time resolution of 20 minutes with a sealed-tube reflectometer. allowing us ro follow the growth of a natural oxide layer for 1 to 170 hours following preparation of a fresh surface. Oxide layer thicknesses between 10 and 30 Angstrom were measured for Ga at 103 degrees C and the liquid alloy at 83 degrees C, 107 degrees C and 122 degrees C. The oxidation was found to follow a logarithmic growth law in all cases.
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