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In this study, a clear-cut relationship obtained between the d band centre (Cd) of Ni and Ni3M (M = Ge, Nb, Sn, Ta, Ti) intermetallics and their activation energy (Ea) in H2-D2 equilibration provided a strong experimental proof for the d-band theory. The energy of Cd was lowered by the formation of intermetallics, making Ni-H(D) bonding weaker and the Ea lower.
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