Julian J. Hsieh
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
The magnetic recording industry predominantly uses Zdol to lubricate the carbon overcoat of magnetic recording disks. Zdol comprises a perfluoropolyether chain terminated with hydroxyl end groups that are capable of reversibly bonding to the carbon overcoat. Contact start/stop (CSS) tests were done to investigate the effects of Zdol lubricant bonding, thickness, and relative humidity on durability. The durability improved with increasing thickness of fully bonded or mobile Zdol. The durability decreased with increasing initial bonded fraction and with decreasing relative humidity. The bonded fraction increased with time during the tests at elevated temperature and low relative humidity. © 2001 Taylor & Francis Group, LLC.
Julian J. Hsieh
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
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Langmuir
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MRS Proceedings 2004
Stephen M. Gates
Surface Science