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Isotherms of neon adsorbed on compressed exfoliated graphite were measured, using a standard volumetric method, in the temperature interval of 12–24 K for the four first layers. The critical temperatures for the first three layers were determined to be 16.0±1.0, 19.0±1.0 K, and 18.0±1.0 K, respectively. From the isotherms, the isosteric heats of adsorption were calculated as a function of coverage, indicating some interesting features, which may be attributed to possible phase transitions. The isosteric heat of adsorption for the fourth layer on,Q st/R=.275 K, is comparable to the three-dimensional latent heat of sublimation 256 K at the triple point. The binding energies for the first, second, and third layers were obtained from the isosteric heats as V → 0, yielding 302.5, 237.5, and 227.5 K, respectively. The differential molar entropies and internal molar energies were also calculated as a function of coverage. The possibility of a coexistence region with two solids having different structures in the phase diagram for the first layer is discussed. Whenever possible, the results are compared with theoretical evaluations and previous experimental data.
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Hanono, F., Gatts, C.E.N. & Lerner, E. Multilayer isotherms of neon adsorbed on exfoliated graphite. J Low Temp Phys 60, 73–84 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00681654
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