Magnetic recording medium

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2007-01-23

2007-01-23

Rickman, Holly (Department: 1773)

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Magnetic recording component or stock

Thin film media

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10808089

ABSTRACT:
A magnetic recording medium comprising a non-ferromagnetic substrate and a magnetic recording film formed on the substrate with an underlayer interposed therebetween, wherein the magnetic recording film comprises a plurality of magnetic layers and an interlayer made of a material having a B2 crystal structure or an interlayer made of Ru, disposed between the adjacent magnetic layers.

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