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Perpendicular media with Cr-doped Fe-alloy-containing soft underlayer (SUL) for improved corrosion performance

US7566508B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2005
Grant dateJul 28, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B5/667
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A perpendicular magnetic recording medium having a substrate, a Cr-doped Fe-alloy-containing underlayer containing about 8 to 18 at % Cr and a perpendicular recording magnetic layer, and a process for improving corrosion resistance of the recording medium and for manufacturing the recording medium are disclosed.

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