Hexagonal Ferrite Magnetic Powder Surface Coating Durability

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Problem

Hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles produced using existing methods lack sufficient coated film durability for high-density magnetic recording media, particularly due to the presence of hydroxide or amorphous aluminum oxide on their surfaces, which affects their performance when used in magnetic recording applications.

Innovation Solution

The production of hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder with a crystalline metal oxide adhered to the surface, specifically using a continuous hydrothermal synthesis process to precipitate a crystalline metal oxide such as Al, Zr, or Ce oxide on the particles, enhancing coated film durability.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles are produced using existing methods, then the production process is simple, but the coated film durability is insufficient

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoated film durabilityVSAvoidproduction process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by performing surface treatment with metal oxide precursors before the final magnetic recording medium is manufactured. The surface treatment step prepares the hexagonal ferrite particles in advance by forming metal oxide layers, which improves coated film durability before the particles are incorporated into the magnetic layer.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the surface composition and structure of hexagonal ferrite particles through controlled precipitation of metal oxides. By changing parameters such as metal oxide type (Al, Zr, Ce), concentration, and precipitation conditions, the surface properties are optimized to enhance coated film durability while maintaining magnetic performance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

2Reliability

If metal oxide is adhered to the surface of hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles, then coated film durability is improved, but the production process becomes more complex

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoated film durabilityVSAvoidproduction process complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies self-service by utilizing the natural precipitation properties of metal oxide precursors in aqueous solution. The metal oxide forms on the particle surface through controlled precipitation from solution, eliminating the need for complex deposition equipment or multiple processing steps. The system uses its own chemical properties to achieve the desired surface modification.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #25Self-service

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies parameter changes by optimizing precipitation conditions such as pH, temperature, and precursor concentration to control metal oxide formation. By adjusting these parameters, the process achieves reliable surface coating with improved coated film durability while keeping the production process relatively simple and avoiding excessive complexity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

3Reliability

If hydroxide or amorphous aluminum oxide is present on particle surfaces, then the production process is simpler, but coated film durability deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecoated film durabilityVSAvoidsurface treatment simplicity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies parameter changes by controlling the precipitation process to form crystalline metal oxide structures rather than hydroxide or amorphous phases. By adjusting parameters such as precipitation temperature, pH control rate, and aging time, the process transforms the surface composition from undesirable hydroxide/amorphous phases to desirable crystalline metal oxide phases, improving coated film durability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent applies accelerated oxidation by using strong oxidizing conditions during the surface treatment process to convert hydroxide and amorphous aluminum oxide phases into crystalline metal oxide phases. This oxidation treatment transforms the surface chemistry to achieve improved coated film durability while maintaining reasonable manufacturing simplicity.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #38Strong oxidants (Accelerated oxidation)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The approach results in a magnetic recording medium with improved coated film durability and excellent electromagnetic conversion characteristics, suitable for high-density recording applications.

Implementation Method 1

heating and pressurizing a water-based solution containing hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles and a crystalline metal oxide precursor, thereby precipitating a crystalline metal oxide converted from the precursor on surfaces of the hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPrecipitation: Precipitation

Implementation Method 2

heating and pressurizing a water-based solution containing hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles and a crystalline metal oxide precursor, thereby precipitating a crystalline metal oxide converted from the precursor

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhase change: Phase Change

Data Source

PatentUS9748026B2Hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder for magnetic recording, method for producing hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles, and magnetic recording medium
Publication Date: 2017.08.29 FUJIFILM CORP
  • US9748026B2 patent drawing

AI summary

Provided are hexagonal ferrite magnetic powder for magnetic recording, being comprised of hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles having a crystalline metal oxide adhered to a surface thereof, a method for producing hexagonal ferrite magnetic particles having a crystalline metal oxide adhered to a surface thereof, and a magnetic recording medium.