Nanodiamonds in magnetic recording system technologies

Abstract

Features of the codeposition process of Ni, Ni-Fe, Co-P, Co-Fe-P, Ni-P, Ni, and Cu matrices with ultradispersed diamond particles from a sulfate, chloride, acetate, glycine, citrate, and sulfamate baths were investigated in view of applications in magnetic recording systems. The cation and anion surfactants were used to study the liophobic colloid systems and the behavior of ultrafine particles, to prevent agglomeration and sedimentation, and to control particle incorporation into the metal matrix. The mechanical properties of composite films were described from the point of view of applications in high-tech devices. It was determined that wear resistance increased by 2–2.5 times, the microhardness increased by 2 times, and the coefficient of friction and corrosion current decreased by a factor 1.5 and 1.6, respectively. The application of nanodiamond particles in the technology of composite functional layers of hard disks, magnetic heads, micromotors, and micromechanical components makes it possible to considerably increase the reliability of storage information systems.