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Process for preparing a backing layer of a magnetic recording medium which includes the predispersing of a fine .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 powder in a solvent containing a small amount of binder

US5039554A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 1990
Grant dateAug 13, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 30, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31609
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for preparing a magnetic recording medium by the steps of (a) forming a magnetic layer on one surface of a non-magnetic support and (b) homogeneously dispersing an .alpha.-Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 power having an average particle size of about 0.1 .mu.m or less in a solvent containing a small amount of binder to form a dispersion, mixing the thus-prepared dispersion with a binder to provide a coating composition, and applying the coating composition to the opposite surface of the nonmagnetic support to form a backing layer. The magnetic recording medium has improved wear resistance, a low friction coefficient and excellent electromagnetic properties.

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