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Optical recording materials comprising antimony-tin alloys including a third element

US5077181A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 2, 1990
Grant dateDec 31, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 2, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S430/146
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Antimony-tin alloys including a third element are useful for phase change optical recording. Some preferred alloys have a higher amorphous to crystalline transition temperature and thus, amorphous areas are stable for longer periods. Other preferred alloys exhibit improved CNR or lower noise or other improved performance characteristics.

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