A Tetrahedral Silver-Rich Supercluster Composed of 8-Electron IrH 2 Ag 12 Icosahedra
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The research aims to explore the 3D structure of a silver-rich supercluster and its growth process from nanoclusters to nanoparticles.
Characterization of a tetrahedral supercluster composed of iridium and silver icosahedra.
Analysis of vertex-sharing units within the supercluster structure.
The discovery highlights a new tetrahedral arrangement that facilitates the understanding of cluster dynamics.
Observations provide insights into the transition from nanoclusters to larger nanoparticle formations.
Resumen
units sharing six vertices to achieve the tetra-icosahedral kernel. The discovery of this 3D supercluster can more effectively help us understanding the growing process from nanoclusters to nanoparticles.