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For reference I prefer using the gold as the two other materials form oxides and I think that using the values for Si and Al are then less accurate. | For reference I prefer using the gold as the two other materials form oxides and I think that using the values for Si and Al are then less accurate. | ||
But even for gold you can find several different values for the work function. Take a look at | But even for gold you can find several different values for the work function. Take a look at this reference: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_function#Work_functions_of_elements[11]]. The work function value range for gold seems to be from 5.10eV to 5.47eV. 5.10eV for poly crystaline gold and the higher values for single crystalline gold. I believe I do not have single crystalline gold, so I will use the 5.10eV as the reference value for the sample. | ||
To get the work function of the your sample of interest, you need to find the work function of the tip as what you measure with KPFM is the work function difference between the tip and the sample. | To get the work function of the your sample of interest, you need to find the work function of the tip as what you measure with KPFM is the work function difference between the tip and the sample. | ||