Sticking probability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011413",
  "term": "Sticking probability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The likelihood that a molecule striking a surface will remain adsorbed to it, rather than desorbing or scattering away. This dimensionless quantity is influenced by the kinetic energy of the incident molecule and the interaction potential between the molecule and the surface. It is often used interchangeably with sticking coefficient.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "sticking coefficient"
  ],
  "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 78 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac197646010071)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/sticking-probability/"
}