Net

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007838",
  "term": "Net",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A two-dimensional lattice into which an adsorbate becomes ordered on a surface within a certain range of coverage and temperature. Nets are met especially in localized adsorption, where molecules occupy definite sites, and they show up as ordered overlayer patterns in low-energy electron diffraction. They differ from the disordered, freely moving layer of non-localized adsorption.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "adsorbate",
    "surface coverage"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1976, 46, 71. 'Manual of Symbols and Terminology for Physicochemical Quantities and Units - Appendix II. Definitions, Terminology and Symbols in Colloid and Surface Chemistry. Part II: Heterogeneous Catalysis' on page 76 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/net/"
}