Ceramic substrates and magnetic data storage components prepared therefrom
US5741403A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 1996 |
| Grant date | Apr 21, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/30
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Substrates are disclosed having an ultra-smooth surface finish thereon rendering them useful in making high density magnetic storage components, such as a computer hard disk or thin-film head which can read and/or write data on such disks. The substrates are comprised of a non-oxide ceramic base which is coated with a smoothing layer comprised of amorphous, non-stoichiometric silicon carbide corresponding to the formula SiC.sub.x, wherein x is the molar ratio of carbon to silicon and is greater than 1. Also disclosed are processes for making the substrates and components.
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