XPS, AES and LEED studies of Cu deposited on Cr2O3(0001) surfaces

The interaction between ultrathin layers of Cu and Cr2O3(0001) surfaces was studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Auger electron spectroscopy and low-energy electron diffraction (LEED). The XPS results indicate that copper deposited on the Cr2O3(0001) surfaces is initially in a Cu(I) state, and an agglomeration of copper on the Cr2O3(001)-1 x 1 surface was seen with increasing copper coverage. A Cu(111)R30 degrees/Cr2O3(0001)-1 x 1 epitaxial relationship was observed by LEED.Chemistry, PhysicalMaterials Science, Coatings & FilmsPhysics, AppliedPhysics, Condensed MatterSCI(E)EI1