Geometry of α-Cr2O3(0001) as a Function of H2O Partial Pressure

M H M Ahmed1, X Torrelles2, J P W Treacy1

  • 1Corrosion and Protection Centre, School of Materials, The University of Manchester , Sackville Street, Manchester, M13 9PL, U.K.

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