How the crystal structure and phase segregation of Au–Fe alloy nanoparticles are ruled by the molar fraction and size†
Abstract
The application of an Au–Fe nanoalloy is determined by its internal phase structure. Our experimental and theoretical findings explain how the prevalence of either a core–shell or a disordered solid solution structure is ruled by the target composition and the particle diameter. Furthermore, we found metastable phases not predefined by the bulk phase diagram.