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Publication
IEEE Transactions on Magnetics
Paper
Composition Effects in High Density Coptcr Media
Abstract
The optimization of the CoPtCr alloy for use in high density longitudinal magnetic recording is discussed. Low noise media can be obtained with a combination of high Cr concentration (22 at.%) and high deposition temperature. The results are consistent with a Cr segregation mechanism that provides reduction of exchange coupling without the need for a voided microstructure. The Curie temperature decreases significantly at 25 at.% Cr preventing further increase in the Cr concentration. Pt is added to the alloy to increase coercivity with little effect on other recording properties. © 1993 IEEE