Abstract
We have investigated the effects of valence states and Co-distributions on the coercivity of particulate and thin film Co-treated γ-Fe2O3. A maximum Hc of 2 kOe has been obtained in thin films prepared by a new simple method. We found that Co-ions exist in the divalent states probably in the form of ferromagnetic CoFe2O4 and that simple CoO to γ-Fe2O3 interfaces do not appear to enhance Hc. On the other hand, we observed complex diffused interfaces in a thin film sample with enhanced Hc. The diffused interfaces may be responsible for the Hc-enhancement in Co-modified γ-Fe2O3 recording media.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 1697-1698 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Journal of Magnetism and Magnetic Materials |
| Volume | 54-57 |
| Issue number | PART 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1986 Feb |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics