DOI: 10.1063/1.1140590. Preparation and characterization of STM tips for electrochemical studies

Preparation and characterization of STM tips for electrochemical studies

10.1063/1.1140590

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Abstract

We report on a fabrication technique for scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) tips for in situ electrochemical investigations. Unwanted Faradaic currents were minimized by insulating the STM tips with Apiezon wax. Cyclic voltammetry showed Apiezon wax to be inert in various electrolytes.

Bibliography

Nagahara, L. A., Thundat, T., & Lindsay, S. M. (1989). Preparation and characterization of STM tips for electrochemical studies. Review of Scientific Instruments, 60(10), 3128â3130.

Authors 3

L. A. Nagahara (first)
T. Thundat (additional)
S. M. Lindsay (additional)

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Dates

Type	When
Created	23 years ago (July 26, 2002, 9:17 a.m.)
Deposited	1 year, 6 months ago (Feb. 6, 2024, 4:33 a.m.)
Indexed	2 months ago (June 16, 2025, 9:29 a.m.)
Issued	35 years, 10 months ago (Oct. 1, 1989)
Published	35 years, 10 months ago (Oct. 1, 1989)
Published Print	35 years, 10 months ago (Oct. 1, 1989)

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BibTeX

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