Ultrathin Si/C graded layer to improve tribological properties of Co magnetic films

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Title:	Ultrathin Si/C graded layer to improve tribological properties of Co magnetic films
Authors:	Rismani, E. Samad, M.A. Sinha, S.K. Yeo, R. Yang, H. Bhatia, C.S.
Issue Date:	5-Nov-2012
Citation:	Rismani, E., Samad, M.A., Sinha, S.K., Yeo, R., Yang, H., Bhatia, C.S. (2012-11-05). Ultrathin Si/C graded layer to improve tribological properties of Co magnetic films. Applied Physics Letters 101 (19) : -. ScholarBank@NUS Repository. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4765054
Abstract:	An ultrathin Si layer (≤1 nm) deposited on Co magnetic films was bombarded with energetic C + ions to form a Co/Si/C mixed layer. This layer improved the tribological properties of the Co film as compared with those of a commercial hard disk media with 3.0 nm carbon overcoat and 1.4 nm of lubricant. Formation of a network of C-C and Si-C bonds at the outermost layer and the bulk of the Si/C film as well as formation of chemical bonds between the Co surface and the mixed layer was found as the main factors to improve the tribological properties. © 2012 American Institute of Physics.
Source Title:	Applied Physics Letters
URI:	http://scholarbank.nus.edu.sg/handle/10635/83244
ISSN:	00036951
DOI:	10.1063/1.4765054
Appears in Collections:	Staff Publications

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