Abstract:
The invention provides systems and methods for the deposition of an improved diamond-like carbon material, particularly for the production of magnetic recording media. The diamond-like carbon material of the present invention is highly tetrahedral, that is, it features a large number of the sp carbon-carbon bonds which are found within a diamond crystal lattice. The material is also amorphous, providing a combination of short-range order with long-range disorder, and can be deposited as films which are ultrasmooth and continuous at thicknesses substantially lower than known amorphous carbon coating materials. The carbon protective coatings of the present invention will often be hydrogenated. In a preferred method for depositing of these materials, capacitive coupling forms a highly uniform, selectively energized stream of ions from a dense, inductively ionized plasma. Such inductive ionization is enhanced by a relatively slow moving (or "quasi-static") magnetic field, which promotes resonant ionization and ion beam homogenization.
Abstract:
This invention discloses a magnetic recording medium using a metal magnetic thin film as a magnetic layer. An oxide layer is formed on the surface of the metal magnetic thin film, and a protective layer is formed further on this oxide layer. The thickness of the oxyde layer on the metal magnetic thin film is 20 to 230 Å, the thickness of the protective layer is 20 to 230 Å, and the total thickness of the oxide layer and the protective layer is 40 to 250 Å. Before the protective layer is formed, the surface may be bombarded to improve adhesion of the protective layer. A lubricant can be applied on the surface of the protective layer, as well. Examples of the lubricants are carboxylic acid/perfluoroalkyl esters, ester compounds such as perfluoropolyethers containing a carboxy group, and amine salt compounds. On the other hand, the back of a non-magnetic support as a substrate has a mean coarseness Ra at the center line and protrusions having a maximum height Rmax which satisfy the following relation: 0.0015 νm « Ra « 0.0070 νm, 0.015 « Rmax « 0.070 νm.
Abstract:
A water or aqueous soluble salt of a perfluoro polyether alcohol is applied to form a lubricant topcoat on a magnetic recording medium. Suitable soluble salts include the sodium salt of a perfluoro polyether diol.
Abstract:
A magnetic disk having a lubricating film that covers a data region and a CSS region formed on the surface thereof. The lubricating film secures low tackiness and low sliding friction in the data region, and secures CSS durability in the CSS region. Since the problem of lubrication between the magnetic disk and a magnetic head can be avoided either in normal operation or in the event of an abrupt stop of the disk drive, high reliability can be secured. The present invention provides also a magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus using the disk. Because the lubricating film formed in the data region of the magnetic disk is firmly fixed to the surface of the magnetic disk, it hardly invites adhesion and has a sufficient film thickness for securing durability under sliding friction. The lubricating film in the CSS region comprises both a lubricant having high fixing force and a lubricant having low fixing force to the surface of the magnetic disk, it has high CSS durability. It is therefore possible to obtain a high-reliability magnetic disk and a high-reliability magnetic recording/reproduction apparatus.
Abstract:
Magnetic recording media wherein the record surface is coated with an isocyanate lubricant (and, preferably, a supercoat of like lubricant), such lubrication being adapted to inhibit spin-off andlike depletion, despite frequent head-contact, while exhibiting good durability, wear resistance and recording characteristics over extended life (computer applications).
Abstract:
A metallic, thin film, magnetic recording medium is disclosed wherein the surface of the metallic thin film is modified such as to promote improved adhesion with protective lubricant. A process is disclosed wherein, for example, controlled oxidation of a metallic, thin film magnetic recording medium yields a homogeneous distribution of bonding sites and wherein application of a protective lubricant (e.g., perfluoropolyether compositions) provides a recording medium exhibiting superior wear and abrasion resistance.
Abstract:
Lubricating compositions having improved film-forming properties are disclosed which comprise: A) a perfluoropolyether having a viscosity of from 150 to 2000 cSt (at 20°C); B) a perfluoropolyether having a viscosity ≤ 50 cSt (at 20°C); the amount of compound B) being in the range of from 2 to 20% by weight with respect to the sum of A) and B).
Abstract:
A magnetic disk has a recording surface, and a non-volatile halocarbon lubricant lubricating the recording surface. the lubricant being composed of one or more perhalogenated polycarbon compounds having no polar sites to which water molecules may cross-link and having a viscosity between 50 x 10 -6 and 1000 x 10 -6 m 2 /S (50 and 1000 centistokes).
Abstract translation:磁盘具有记录表面和润滑记录表面的非挥发性卤代烃润滑剂,润滑剂由一种或多种不具有极性位点的全卤代聚碳化合物组成,水分子可以交联并具有50× 6和1000 x 10 -6 m / s(50和1000厘沲)。