Abstract
A systematic exploration of the growth of Au clusters has revealed a critical size for the formation of stable assemblies. Mass-spectrometric measurements of clusters, as grown in the presence of an excess of weakly binding long-chain n-alkylthiol(ate) groups, show high yields of new compounds with core masses near the 15k minimum (≈ 75 Au atoms; k = 10 3 amu), and also at 23k, and 29k. Structural analyse establish their cores as compact metal nanocrystals of the corresponding effective diameters (1.4 to 1.7 nm), probably of decahedral close-packing and morphology. The precise identities of this sequence of special structures can now be sought.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
