Phase transition of 2×2 adsorbates on FCC(1 1 1) and HCP(0 0 0 1) surfaces

Order–disorder transition of adsorbates at metal surfaces is discussed based on Monte Carlo calculations for a lattice gas model on a triangular net. Repulsive interactions up to second neighbour sites and fixed concentration 1/4 of particles of lattice gas, are assumed for the 2×2 ordered structure. Calculated phase diagram and the critical exponent for susceptibility are presented. Stress is put on cases other than the second-order transition belonging to the four-state Potts universality class.