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Magnetic recording medium, method of producing magnetic recording medium, and magnetic storage apparatus

US6689496B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2000
Grant dateFeb 10, 2004
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/265
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A magnetic recording medium includes a substrate, a nonmagnetic seed layer provided on the substrate, and a magnetic layer provided on the nonmagnetic seed layer via one or a plurality of layers. The nonmagnetic seed layer is made of NiAl having an oxygen concentration of approximately 1500 to 4000 ppm.

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