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Silver-reactive metal alloys for optical data storage and recordable storage media containing same

US7033730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 2003
Grant dateApr 25, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 4, 2023

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

Abstract

An optical data recording and storage medium that includes a reflective layer formed from a silver alloy that contains, in addition to silver, about 0.2 to about 1.0 wt. %, based on the total weight of alloy, of samarium (Sm), about 0.2 to about 2.0 wt. % of copper (Cu), about 0.1 to about 0.3 wt. % of titanium (Ti), and about 0.2 to about 0.8 wt .% of manganese (Mn).

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