When unmixable metals mix

At the bulk scale, gold and rhodium separate like oil and water, but at the nanoscale, they can mix completely. The reason for the miscibility is on the particles’ surface.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Physics today 2024-05, Vol.77 (5), p.17-18
1. Verfasser:	Fattaruso, Laura
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Gold Metals Nanoparticles Nanotechnology Phase transitions Polymers Random walk theory Rhodium Scanning electron microscopy
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Zusammenfassung:	At the bulk scale, gold and rhodium separate like oil and water, but at the nanoscale, they can mix completely. The reason for the miscibility is on the particles’ surface.
ISSN:	0031-9228 1945-0699
DOI:	10.1063/pt.srtt.dhec