Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
In this letter, we report that pure cobalt can be prepared with the easy axes of magnetization normal to the film plane. This unusual condition is achieved through an electroplated columnar growth that produces needlelike crystallites with their hexagonal close-packed (hcp) c axes parallel to the growth direction. The magnetic properties of these films make them ideal candidates for vertical magnetic recording.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Tu et al. (1982) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: