Abstract
We have measured conductance histograms of atomic point contacts made from the noble-transition-metal alloys CuNi, AgPd, and AuPt for a concentration ratio of 1:1. For all alloys these histograms at low-bias voltage (below 300 mV) resemble those of the noble metals, whereas at high bias (above 300 mV) they resemble those of the transition metals. We interpret this effect as a change in the composition of the point contact with bias voltage. We discuss possible explanations in terms of electromigration and differential diffusion induced by current heating.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 115416 |
Pages (from-to) | ID: 115416 |
Number of pages | 1 |
Journal | Physical Review B (Condensed Matter) |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 11 |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2003 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics