Abstract
In the present work, magnetic FePtP films were electrodeposited in the presence of urea in various concentrations. Effect of concentration of urea was studied. Vibration sample magnetometric studies indicate that urea has favourable impact on the magnetic properties of these films. Elemental composition of the molecules are studied using energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy. The phosphorous content was found to be less than 10%. Morphology and structural properties are carried out using scanning electron microscopy and X-ray diffractometry. Reasons for variation in magnetic properties and structural characteristics are discussed. Mechanical properties such as residual stress, hardness and adhesion of the films are also studied. Our results indicate that nanostructured FePtP magnetic films is a promising candidate for micro electro mechanical system (MEMS) applications.
Keywords
Electrodeposition, FePtP magnetic film, Additives, Magnetic properties.
Citation
T. M. SELVAKUMARI, P. MUTHUKUMAR, S. GANESAN, Enhanced performance of nanostructured FePtP alloy films for micro electro mechanical system applications, Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials - Rapid Communications, 4, 8, August 2010, pp.1124-1126 (2010).
Submitted at: July 20, 2010
Accepted at: Aug. 12, 2010