In situ infrared spectroelectrochemical studies of cyanide adsorbed on platinum and palladium

In situ FTIR difference spectra of adsorbed cyanide on polished platinum and palladium electrodes in perchlorate media are presented. A linear CN-ads moiety is observed on Pt, while on Pd four surface cyanide species are seen: linear and bridge-bound CN-ads, as well as two surface Pd-CN films. © 1989.