Auger spectroscopy of the electron-stimulated absorption of oxygen on surfaces of polycrystalline aluminum

Abstract

Electron spectroscopic analysis of oxygen absorption on aluminum is performed at a partial oxy gen pressure of ~10 -6 mm Hg, with and without external impact (electron bombardment). It is shown that under these conditions, an aluminum surface oxidizes in the time required for the content of an oxide film affected by Al radiation with electrons having an energy of 800 eV to stabilize.