Measurement technique probes surface structure of gold nanocrystals

In the hands of jewelers, gold can be fashioned into rings and pendants of long-lasting beauty. But, when reduced in size to nanocrystals containing a few thousand atoms, this noble metal is a surprisingly good catalyst.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news124380333.html">Measurement technique probes surface structure of gold nanocrystals</a></p> <p>In the hands of jewelers, gold can be fashioned into rings and pendants of long-lasting beauty. But, when reduced in size to nanocrystals containing a few thousand atoms, this noble metal is a surprisingly good catalyst. </p>