Abstract: Magnetic film comprising a substantially crystalline magnetic layer and an intermediate layer alternately formed in contact with each other, wherein the magnetic layer has composition (M1&agr;1X1&bgr;1)100−&dgr;1A1&dgr;1 (&agr;1, &bgr;1, and &dgr;1 represent % by atomic weight; M1 is at least one of Fe, Co, and Ni; X1 is at least one of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Si, Ge, Sn, Al, Ga, and transition metals excluding M1; and A1 is at least one of O and N), wherein: 0.1≦&bgr;1≦12 &agr;1+&bgr;1=100 0<&dgr;1≦10; the intermediate layer has composition (M2&agr;2X2&bgr;2)100−&dgr;2A2&dgr;2 (&agr;2, &bgr;2, and &dgr;2 represent % by atomic weight; M2 is at least one of Fe, Co, and Ni; X2 is at least one of Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Si, Ge, Sn, Al, Ga, Ge and transition metals excluding the M2; and A2 is O), wherein: 0.1≦&bgr;2≦80 &agr;2+&bgr;2=100 &dgr;1≦&dgr;2≦67.

Abstract: A plated material having a substrate, and a plating formed on the substrate, or on an undercoating formed on the substrate further has a layer formed on the plating from an organic compound capable of combining chemically with a component of the plating, and a lubricating layer formed on the layer of an organic compound. The lubricating layer is substantially a fluid film of a high molecular compound.

Abstract: A magnetoresistance effect film includes a substrate, a plurality of ferromagnetic particles disposed on the substrate, a nonmagnetic film deposited on the substrate and covering the plurality of ferromagnetic particles, and a pair of electrodes arranged on the nonmagnetic film, in which the resistance across the pair of electrodes is changed by applying a magnetic field. The magnetoresistance effect film is manufactured by vapor-depositing ferromagnetic particle starting material on a substrate at a temperature not exceeding 300° C., the starting material being vapor-deposited in an amount enough to cover the substrate surface to a thickness ranging from 0.5 to 15 nm, and, after formation of ferromagnetic particles on the substrate, vapor-depositing at a temperature not exceeding room temperature a nonmagnetic film over the ferromagnetic particles, the nonmagnetic film having a thickness ranging from 1 to 100 nm, and providing a pair of electrodes each at a predetermined position on the nonmagnetic film.

Abstract: A transparent multilayer device which reflects light in the infrared region of the spectrum while transmitting light in the visible region of the spectrum. The device comprises a multilayered polymer film and a transparent conductor. The multilayered polymer film preferably comprises layers of a semi-crystalline naphthalene dicarboxylic acid polyester having an average thickness of not more than 0.5 microns and layers of a second polymer having an average thickness of not more than 0.5 microns. The layers of semi-crystalline naphthalene dicarboxylic acid polyester preferably have a positive stress optical coefficient. The transparent conductor comprises at least one layer containing a metal or a metal compound in which the metal compound is preferably selected from the group consisting of metal oxides, metal alloys, and combinations thereof. Silver and indium tin oxide are particularly preferred transparent conductors.

Abstract: The coated steel sheet includes a zinc phosphate coating containing Mg on a surface of a galvanized steel sheet, and an orthophosphoric acid ester-containing coating on a surface of the zinc phosphate coating. The coated steel sheet has no coating fall-off even during a chemical conversion treatment step of an automobile producing line and has excellent perforative corrosion resistance either with no-painting or after electrodeposition painting, chemical conversion treatability and press formability.

Abstract: A resin composition for a sliding member of the present invention comprises 5 to 40% by weight of barium sulfate; 1 to 30% by weight of a phosphate; 1 to 10% by weight of at least one selected from the group consisting of a polyimide resin, a phenol resin-calcined product and a polyphenylene sulfone resin; and the balance of a polytetrafluoroethylene resin, and a sliding member produced from the resin composition. Such a resin composition suitable for producing a sliding member capable of exhibiting a stable low friction coefficient and an extremely low wear amount under dry frictional condition, or under oil-immersed or oil-lubricated condition.

Abstract: A plated steel sheet and a connection terminal material using the plated steel sheet have low contact resistance and excellent corrosion resistance. The coated film, which has excellent adhesion, is formed by coating a stainless steel base sheet which is coated with a nickel-tin alloy with a solution/suspension of carbon black or graphite, carboxymethyl cellulose, and a water-borne organic resin which is acrylic resin, polyester resin, urethane resin, or phenol resin.

Abstract: In a heat shield (1), in particular for combustion chambers and for thermal fluid flow machines, the heat shield consists of a feltlike material (3) composed of compressed and sintered intermetallic fibers. Advantageously, the intermetallic fibers consist of an iron based or nickel based intermetallic phase.

Abstract: Soldering paste for bonding an electronic component to electrodes on a ceramic substrate includes alcohol having at least two OH groups, organic acid, and metallic powder. The electronic component disposed on the electrodes through the soldering paste undergoes a reflow performed in a nitrogen atmosphere. Accordingly, an ester film is formed around the electrodes as a reaction product of the organic acid and the alcohol. The ester film incorporates therein the remaining organic acid and metal salt as its reaction product. As a result, high insulation reliability is provided.

Abstract: The present invention provides a solution suitable for forming a composite oxide type dielectric thin film containing at least one organometallic compound dissolved in at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of cyclic or acyclic diethers, alkyl-substituted cyclic monoethers, mono- or di-branched alkyl monoethers, alkoxy alcohols, diols, and acetoacetic esters, or dissolved in a solvent mixture comprising at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of cyclic and acyclic saturated hydrocarbons, and at least one solvent selected from the group consisting of cyclic or acyclic diethers, alkyl-substituted cyclic monoethers, mono- or di-branched alkyl monoethers, alkoxy alcohols, diols, acetoacetic esters, and unsubstituted or alkyl-substituted pyridine.

Abstract: A copper foil for a TAB tape carrier, comprising (a) a copper foil having a shiny surface and a mat surface; and (b) an alloy layer comprising nickel, cobalt and molybdenum, which is formed at least on the shiny surface; a TAB carrier tape, comprising a flexible insulating film and the copper foil for a TAB tape carrier applied onto the flexible insulating film with a surface on the side of the mat surface facing the flexible insulating film; and a TAB tape carrier, which is produced from the TAB carrier tape by etching the copper foil for a TAB tape carrier to form a copper lead pattern.

Abstract: An exchange coupling film comprises a ferromagnetic film and an antiferromagnetic film laminated on the ferromagnetic film, wherein at least a portion of the antiferromagnetic film has a face-centered cubic crystal structure and the antiferromagnetic film comprises an IrMn alloy represented by the general formula of IrxMn100−x, wherein x stands for a value by atomic % satisfying the expression, 2≦x≦80.

Abstract: A terminal material is composed of a base material and a plurality of plating layers provided on the base material and containing an Sn-plating layer as its outermost layer. When the plating layers include an Ni-plating layer, the plating layers are formed so that the Sn-plating layer does not come in contact with the Ni-plating layer. A crimp portion of a crimp terminal is formed of the terminal material.

Abstract: A magneto-optical recording medium for short wavelength in which a dielectric layer, a reproducing/recording bilayer made of (Ndx(TbFeCoCr)100−x/(TbFeCoCr) or (NdaGdb(TbFeCoCr)100−(a+b)/(TbFeCoCr), a protective layer and a reflective layer are, in sequence, formed on a substrate, which is superior in magnetic and magneto-optical properties at a short wavelength range in addition to being of high data storage density, high data transfer rates and long data archival capability.

Abstract: A magnetic recording system includes an in-plane magnetic recording medium having a magnetic layer fabricated on a single underlayer or on a plurality of underlayers respectively fabricated on a substrate; a driver unit for driving the in-plane magnetic recording medium in a write direction; a magnetic head having a read unit and a write unit; a unit for moving the magnetic head relative to the in-plane magnetic recording medium; and a read/write signal processing unit for reading an output signal from the magnetic head and writing an input signal to the magnetic recording media, wherein the read unit of the magnetic head is a magnetoresistive head and the single underlayer or at least one of the plurality of underlayers is made of Co-containing amorphous material or fine crystal material, or is made of alloy material, the alloy material having as the main components at least one element selected from a group consisting of Cr, Mo, V and Ta and containing at least one element selected from a group consisting o

Abstract: Provided is an ultrafine nickel powder suitable for a laminated ceramic capacitor electrode material. According to the ultrafine nickel powder, cracks and/or delamination are not liable to generate in the process for producing a ceramic capacitor, and its internal electrode can be made into a thinner layer, and the electric risistivity of the capacitor can be made low. The ultrafine nickel powder has an average particle size of 0.1-1.0 &mgr;m, having the sulfur content of 0.02-1.0% by weight, and particles thereof being spherical, thereby exhibiting excellent properties. They can be produced by vapor phase hydrogen-reducing process using nickel chloride vapor.

Abstract: A magneto-optical recording medium including a recording layer for recording information and a substrate for supporting the recording layer is disclosed. The recording layer includes: a recording magnetic film for recording the information, the recording magnetic film being formed of a perpendicular magnetic anisotropy film; a readout magnetic film for optically reading out the information, the readout magnetic film being capable of being magnetically coupled with the recording magnetic film by an exchange-coupling force; and a controlling magnetic film, provided between the recording magnetic film and the readout magnetic film, for controlling the exchange-coupling force.

Abstract: The giant magnetoresistance (GMR) effect includes a contribution that is due to anisotropic magnetoresistance (AMR). Unfortunately the AMR effect tends to degrade the peak-to-peak signal asymmetry. Additionally, a high AMR/GMR ratio causes a larger signal asymmetry variation. It is therefor desirable to reduce both the AMR contribution as well as the AMR/GMR ratio. This has been achieved by modifying the free layer through the insertion of an extra layer of a highly resistive or insulating material at approximately mid thickness level. This layer is from 3 to 15 Angstroms thick and serves to reduce the Anisotropic Magneto-resistance contribution to the total magneto-resistance of the device. This reduces the GMR contribution only slightly but cuts the AMR/GMR ratio in half, thereby improving cross-track asymmetry and signal linearity.

Abstract: A resin-coated metal sheet in which at least one surface is overlaid by a paint layer E, a modified olefin resin layer D of 5 to 100 microns thickness, a pattern or/and solid decorative layer C, an adhesive layer B, and a transparent polyester resin film A of 5 to 10 microns thickness. The modified polyolefin resin layer provided between the transparent polyester resin film and the metal sheet has excellent adhesiveness against the decorative layer, the paint layer and the polyesters resin film so that delamination of the resin-coated metal sheet does not occur even in the case in which the resin-coated metal sheet is formed under severe conditions such as deep drawing. The modified polyolefin layer absorbs any unevenness of the component layers so that the resin-coated metal sheet exhibits excellent reflectivity.

Abstract: A method of forming a laminate for use in the production of printed circuit boards, comprising the steps of: a) forming a component comprised of a sheet of copper foil and a sheet of metal, the sheet of copper foil having an essentially uncontaminated surface facing an essentially uncontaminated surface of the sheet of metal, the surfaces of the sheets being in unattached contact with each other in an area that defines a substantially uncontaminated zone; b) applying a preformed adhesive film formed of a substantially uncured polymeric material onto an exposed surface of the copper foil, the adhesive film having a first surface and a second surface, the film being attached to the component with the first surface in contact with an exposed surface of the copper foil; and c) curing the adhesive film, wherein the second surface of the adhesive film is at least partially uncured.