Abstract
The local structure around Ni ion for Ni(OH)2 monolayer nanocluster (Ni-MNC) was studied by Ni K-edge X-ray absorption fine-structure spectroscopy (XAFS). XAFS analyses were consistent with the monolayer formation of the nanoclusters. We found that the Ni-Ni distance in the monolayer plane exhibits a significant contraction compared to that in bulk Ni(OH)2, while the spacing between the Ni and O layers are rather expanded. Such a structural change is discussed in relation to the magnetic property of the Ni-MNC, which exhibits ferromagnetism below 10 K with a higher exchange interaction between the in-plane Ni atoms than that of the bulk Ni(OH) 2.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 345-350 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Chemical Physics Letters |
Volume | 379 |
Issue number | 3-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2003 Sep 26 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry