Mass Selected ZEKE-Spectra of FeC2-Anions: A Spectroscopic Access to Intermediates in Catalytic Reactions of Hydrocarbons on Metal Surfaces
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Zero-kinetic-energy (ZEKE) photoelectron spectra of metalcarbide anions are presented, allowing a high resolu tion spectroscopic access to intermediates in catalytic reac tions of hydrocarbons on metal surfaces. As a first compound, FeC2 (an intermediate of the iron/acetylene system) has been chosen. Important for successful ZEKE spectroscopy was a special anion source and the selection by time-of-flight mass spectrometry. In addition, conventional laser induced photo detachment photoelectron spectroscopy in combination with our anion source and mass analyzer delivered valuable new information.
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