Confirmation of hydroxide in electroless cobalt alloy films by GDOES

Abstract

The objective of the present study was to confirm the presence of the hydroxide in electrolessly deposited cobalt alloy films. The existence of Mn hydroxide in Co–Mn–P films was confirmed by glow discharge optical emission spectroscopy (GDOES). The results of the electrical resistivity and magnetic coercivity measurements of the films are also consistent with the above results.

Keywords:

• GDOES
• ELECTROLESS PLATING
• CO-MN-P
• HYDROXIDE
• COERCIVITY