Ytskikts
Ytskikts is a cross-disciplinary term used to denote the outermost layer of a material, object, or surface. It acts as the interface between the subsurface and the external environment and often has properties distinct from the bulk material.
Etymology: The word derives from the Swedish yt meaning surface and skikt meaning layer. In English-language
Characteristics: Ytskikts is typically thinner than the underlying material and chemically or physically different. It may
Measurement and analysis: Surface-sensitive techniques such as profilometry, atomic force microscopy, electron microscopes, X-ray spectroscopy, and
Applications: Understanding ytskikts informs corrosion protection, wear resistance, optical performance, catalysis, and sensor interfaces. Engineered ytskikts,
History: The concept gained prominence with the development of surface science in the 20th century, which highlighted