Magnetic media having improved magnetic grain size distribution and intergranular segregation

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PATENT NO 9818442
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14556993

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A method and system provide a magnetic recording media usable in a magnetic storage device. The magnetic recording media includes a substrate, at least one intermediate layer and a magnetic recording stack for storing magnetic data. The intermediate layer(s) include a majority phase having a first diffusion constant and a secondary phase having a second diffusion constant greater than the first diffusion constant. The magnetic recording stack residing on the intermediate layer such that the at least one intermediate layer is between the substrate and the magnetic recording stack.

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  • WD MEDIA, LLC

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Desai, Mrugesh San Jose, US 10 231
Li, Tuqiang San Jose, US 9 19
Srinivasan, Kumar San Mateo, US 18 371

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