Atomically sharp iridium tip

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7737414
APP PUB NO 20090110951A1
SERIAL NO

11924692

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A method for preparing an iridium tip with atomic sharpness. The method includes tapering an iridium wire to a needle shape and heating the iridium needle in an oxygen atmosphere. Also disclosed is an iridium needle having a pyramidal structure which terminates with a small number of atoms prepared by the methods.

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ACADEMIA SINICATAIPEI 115-29

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fu, Tsu-Yi Taipei, TW 2 41
Hwang, Ing-Shouh Taipei, TW 15 86
Kuo, Hong-Shi Taiwan, TW 2 41
Tsong, Tien T Kirkland, US 2 41

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