WO2012011294A1 - パーティクル発生の少ない強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a ferromagnetic sputtering target used for forming a magnetic thin film of a magnetic recording medium, particularly a magnetic recording layer of a hard disk adopting a perpendicular magnetic recording method, and has a large leakage flux when sputtering with a magnetron sputtering apparatus.
- the present invention relates to a sputtering target that can obtain a stable discharge and generates less particles.
- a material based on Co, Fe, or Ni which is a ferromagnetic metal, is used as a magnetic thin film material for recording.
- a Co—Cr-based or Co—Cr—Pt-based ferromagnetic alloy containing Co as a main component has been used for a recording layer of a hard disk employing an in-plane magnetic recording method.
- a composite material composed of a Co—Cr—Pt ferromagnetic alloy containing Co as a main component and a non-magnetic inorganic material is often used for a recording layer of a hard disk employing a perpendicular magnetic recording method that has been put into practical use in recent years. ing.
- a magnetic thin film of a magnetic recording medium such as a hard disk is often produced by sputtering a ferromagnetic material sputtering target containing the above material as a component because of high productivity.
- a melting method or a powder metallurgy method can be considered as a method for producing such a ferromagnetic material sputtering target. Which method is used depends on the required characteristics, so it cannot be generally stated, but the sputtering target made of a ferromagnetic alloy and non-magnetic inorganic particles used for the recording layer of a perpendicular magnetic recording hard disk is Generally, it is produced by a powder metallurgy method. This is because the inorganic particles need to be uniformly dispersed in the alloy substrate, and thus it is difficult to produce by the melting method.
- chromium oxide aggregates having an absolute maximum length exceeding 5 ⁇ m are 500 pieces / mm 2 or less in the substrate, and chromium oxides exceeding an absolute maximum length of 10 ⁇ m Methods for suppressing the generation of particles due to the absence of aggregates have been proposed (Patent Documents 1 to 3).
- a magnetron sputtering apparatus equipped with a DC power source is widely used because of high productivity.
- a substrate serving as a positive electrode and a target serving as a negative electrode are opposed to each other, and an electric field is generated by applying a high voltage between the substrate and the target in an inert gas atmosphere.
- the inert gas is ionized and a plasma composed of electrons and cations is formed.
- a plasma composed of electrons and cations is formed.
- the cations in the plasma collide with the surface of the target (negative electrode)
- atoms constituting the target are knocked out.
- the projected atoms adhere to the opposing substrate surface to form a film.
- the principle that the material constituting the target is formed on the substrate by such a series of operations is used.
- the coarse structure of the target is intentionally made non-uniform by introducing metal coarse grains so that the component composition is different from the parent phase of about 30 to 150 ⁇ m in the manufacturing process of the sputtering target. It has been known.
- the metal coarse particles form a metal phase having a component composition different from that of the parent phase, thereby reducing the relative permeability of the sputtering target and increasing the leakage magnetic flux, thereby obtaining a stable discharge.
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- particles tend to increase.
- the present inventors have conducted intensive research and found that a target with a high leakage magnetic flux and a small particle generation can be obtained by adjusting the target structure. .
- the present invention 1) A nonmagnetic material-dispersed ferromagnetic sputtering target in which nonmagnetic material particles made of oxide are dispersed in a metal having a composition of Cr of 20 mol% or less and the balance of Co, and the target structure is a metal substrate.
- phase (A) in which non-magnetic material particles made of oxide are dispersed and the phase (A) have a metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the metal substrate, and the metal phase (B) Nonmagnetic particle-dispersed ferromagnetic material sputtering, wherein the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 2 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery is 80% or less, and the average particle size of the metal phase (B) is 10 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less target.
- the present invention also provides: 2) A nonmagnetic material-dispersed ferromagnetic sputtering target in which nonmagnetic material particles made of oxide are dispersed in a metal having a composition of Cr of 20 mol% or less, Pt of 5 mol% or more and 30 mol% or less, and the balance of Co.
- the target structure has a phase (A) in which non-magnetic material particles made of oxide are dispersed in a metal substrate, and a metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the metal substrate in the phase (A).
- the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 2 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) is 80% or less, and the average particle size of the metal phase (B) is 10 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the present invention provides 3) The ferromagnetic material sputtering target according to 1 or 2 above, wherein an average major axis of an oxide occupying within 2 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) is 10 ⁇ m or less.
- the present invention provides 4) The ferromagnetic sputtering target according to any one of 1 to 3 above, wherein the metal phase (B) is a flat phase having an average aspect ratio of 1: 2 to 1:10.
- the present invention provides 5) The ferromagnetic sputtering target according to any one of 1 to 4 above, which is a Co alloy phase in which the Cr content of the metal phase (B) is 10 wt% or less.
- the present invention provides 6) One or more elements selected from B, Ti, V, Mn, Zr, Nb, Ru, Mo, Ta, and W as additive elements are contained in an amount of 0.5 mol% to 10 mol%.
- the ferromagnetic material sputtering target according to any one of 5.
- the present invention provides 7) The ferromagnetic material sputtering target according to any one of 1 to 6 above, wherein the area ratio of the metal phase (B) in the cross section of the sputtering target is 15 to 50%.
- the target adjusted in this way has a large leakage magnetic flux, and when used in a magnetron sputtering apparatus, the promotion of ionization of the inert gas proceeds efficiently, and a stable discharge can be obtained. Since the thickness of the target can be increased, there is an advantage that the replacement frequency of the target is reduced and the magnetic thin film can be manufactured at low cost. Further, since the generation of particles is small, there is an advantage that the number of defective magnetic recording films formed by sputtering is reduced and the cost can be reduced.
- tissue image when the polished surface of the target of Example 1 is observed with an optical microscope. It is a structure
- the main components constituting the ferromagnetic sputtering target of the present invention are a metal with Cr of 20 mol% or less and the balance of Co, or Cr of 20 mol% or less, Pt of 5 to 30 mol% and the balance of Co. It is a metal.
- the Cr is added as an essential component and excludes 0 mol%. That is, the amount of Cr is equal to or greater than the lower limit that can be analyzed. If the amount of Cr is 20 mol% or less, there is an effect even when a small amount is added.
- the present invention includes these. These are components required as a magnetic recording medium, and the mixing ratio varies within the above range, but any of them can maintain the characteristics as an effective magnetic recording medium.
- the target structure has a metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure, and the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 2 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B). 80% or less and the average particle size of the metal phase (B) is 10 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the average major axis of the oxide occupying within 2 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the phase (B) is 10 ⁇ m or less.
- the major axis of the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost circumference exceeds 10 ⁇ m, the sintering of the phase (A) and the phase (B) becomes insufficient, which promotes desorption of the phase (B) during sputtering, It is because it becomes a cause.
- the flat shape used in the present invention refers to, for example, a shape such as a wedge, a crescent moon, a moon of an upper chord, or a shape formed by connecting two or more of such shapes.
- the ratio of the minor axis to the major axis corresponds to an average of 1: 2 to 1:10.
- the flat shape is a shape when viewed from above, and does not mean a state where there is no unevenness and a flat surface is desired. That is, the thing with some unevenness
- the metal phase (B) preferably has an average particle size of 10 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the diameter is less than 10 ⁇ m, when the target material is sintered, the diffusion of the metal element proceeds, the alloy composition of the phase (A) and the phase (B) becomes uniform, and the presence of the phase (B) exists. It becomes unclear.
- the thickness exceeds 150 ⁇ m, the smoothness of the target surface is lost as the sputtering proceeds, and particle problems may easily occur.
- the size of the metal phase (B) is desirably 10 ⁇ m or more and 150 ⁇ m or less.
- the metal phase (B) is preferably a Co alloy phase having a Cr content of 10 wt% or less.
- the oxide in the phase (A) is reduced, and tends to exist as the Cr oxide on the outer periphery of the metal phase (B).
- 1 element or more selected from B, Ti, V, Mn, Zr, Nb, Ru, Mo, Ta, and W as an additive element is contained with the compounding ratio of 0.5 mol% or more and 10 mol% or less. Is also possible. These are elements added as necessary in order to improve the characteristics as a magnetic recording medium.
- the ferromagnetic material sputtering target of the present invention can contain an inorganic material made of an oxide in a dispersed state in a metal substrate.
- the magnetic recording film having a granular structure, particularly, a characteristic suitable for a material of a recording film of a hard disk drive adopting a perpendicular magnetic recording system is provided.
- oxides In addition to oxides, nitrides, carbides, and carbonitrides can be used instead of the oxides. These inorganic materials can be used in combination. These can have functions equivalent to those of oxides.
- the target thus adjusted becomes a target having a large leakage magnetic flux, and when used in a magnetron sputtering apparatus, the promotion of ionization of the inert gas proceeds efficiently, and a stable discharge can be obtained. Further, since the thickness of the target can be increased, there is an advantage that the replacement frequency of the target is reduced and the magnetic thin film can be manufactured at a low cost. Further, since the bias of the erosion speed can be reduced and the metal phase can be prevented from being detached, there is an advantage that the generation amount of particles that cause a decrease in yield can be reduced.
- the ferromagnetic material sputtering target of the present invention is produced by a melting method or a powder metallurgy method.
- powder metallurgy first, a powder of each metal element and, if necessary, a powder of an additional metal element are prepared. These powders desirably have a maximum particle size of 20 ⁇ m or less. Further, alloy powders of these metals may be prepared instead of the powders of the respective metal elements, but in this case as well, it is desirable that the maximum particle size is 20 ⁇ m or less.
- these metal powders are weighed so as to have a desired composition, and mixed using a known method such as a ball mill for pulverization. What is necessary is just to mix with a metal powder at this stage, when adding an inorganic substance powder.
- inorganic powder carbon powder, oxide powder, nitride powder, carbide powder or carbonitride powder is prepared. It is desirable to use inorganic powder having a maximum particle size of 5 ⁇ m or less. On the other hand, since it will be easy to aggregate when it is too small, it is more desirable to use a 0.1 micrometer or more thing.
- a Co atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 10 to 300 ⁇ m is prepared, and the Co atomized powder and the above mixed powder are pulverized and mixed using a high energy ball mill.
- the high energy ball mill used can pulverize and mix the raw material powder in a shorter time than a ball mill or a vibration mill.
- the Co atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 300 ⁇ m can be individually pulverized to produce coarse particles, which can be mixed with the above mixed powder.
- a mixing apparatus a mixer, a mortar, etc. which do not have a grinding power are preferable. In view of the problem of oxidation during mixing, it is preferable to mix in an inert gas atmosphere or in a vacuum.
- the ferromagnetic material sputtering target of the present invention is produced by molding and sintering the powder thus obtained using a vacuum hot press apparatus and cutting it into a desired shape.
- the molding / sintering is not limited to hot pressing, and a plasma discharge sintering method and a hot isostatic pressing method can also be used.
- the holding temperature at the time of sintering is preferably set to the lowest temperature in a temperature range where the target is sufficiently densified. Depending on the composition of the target, it is often in the temperature range of 800-1200 ° C. This is because crystal growth of the sintered body can be suppressed by keeping the sintering temperature low.
- the pressure during sintering is preferably 300 to 500 kg / cm 2 .
- Example 1 Comparative Example 1
- a Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, a Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, a SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and a Co atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared as raw material powders.
- Co powder, Cr powder, SiO 2 powder, and Co atomized powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 80.7 Co-12Cr-7.3SiO 2 (mol%).
- Co powder, Cr powder, SiO 2 powder, and Co atomized powder were enclosed in a ball mill pot with a capacity of 10 liters together with zirconia balls as a grinding medium, and rotated and mixed for 20 hours.
- This mixed powder was filled in a carbon mold and hot-pressed in a vacuum atmosphere under conditions of a temperature of 1100 ° C., a holding time of 2 hours, and a pressure of 30 MPa to obtain a sintered body. Further, this was cut with a lathe to obtain a disk-shaped target having a diameter of 180 mm and a thickness of 5 mm.
- the area ratio of the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) is measured using the cut surface of the sintered body (including the sputtering target) and the oxide existing in a field of view of 220 times
- the area (total) was measured and divided by the area (total) within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B). This was performed in 5 arbitrary fields of view and averaged.
- the metal phase (B) contained only in part in the visual field was excluded. Further, the metal phase (B) was measured for those having a minor axis of 4 ⁇ m or more. The results are shown in Table 1.
- the major axis of the oxide existing within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) is the major axis of the oxide existing in a field of view 220 times using the cut surface of the sintered body (including the sputtering target). Were measured and averaged. This was performed in 5 arbitrary fields of view and averaged.
- the metal phase (B) contained only in part in the visual field was excluded. Further, the metal phase (B) was measured for those having a minor axis of 4 ⁇ m or more. The results are shown in Table 1.
- the size of the metal phase (B) is measured using a cut surface of a sintered body (including a sputtering target) on a photograph magnified 220 times by a metal phase (30 cm line segment) The number of B) was counted, and the average value ( ⁇ m) of the cut lengths was obtained. The results are shown in Table 1 as average particle diameters.
- the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) is determined by observing the cut surface of the sintered body (including the sputtering target) with a microscope and measuring the minor axis and major axis of the metal phase (B) existing in a 220-fold field of view. These were averaged. And this was implemented in five arbitrary visual fields, and it was set as the average. In addition, the metal phase (B) contained only in a part of visual field was excluded. Further, the metal phase (B) was measured for those having a minor axis of 4 ⁇ m or more. The results are shown in Table 1.
- the area ratio occupied by the metal phase (B) is obtained by observing the cut surface of the sintered body (including the sputtering target) with a microscope and presenting the metal phase (220 times larger) It can be obtained by measuring the area of B) and dividing this by the area of the entire field of view. Further, in order to increase the accuracy, it can be carried out in an arbitrary five fields of view and averaged. As in the aspect ratio measurement, the metal phase (B) contained only in a part of the field of view was excluded. Further, the metal phase (B) was measured for those having a minor axis of 4 ⁇ m or more. As a result, it was 15 to 50%.
- the abundance ratio of particles having the target shape in the metal phase (B) is a metal present in a 220-fold field of view by observing the cut surface of the sintered body with a microscope.
- the number of phases (B) having a target shape flat shape including a wedge shape
- the metal phase (B) contained only in a part of visual field was excluded. Further, the metal phase (B) was measured for those having a minor axis of 4 ⁇ m or more. As a result, it became 90% or more.
- a Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, a Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, an SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and a Co—Cr atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m are prepared as raw powders. did. Co powder, Cr powder, SiO 2 powder, and Co—Cr atomized powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 80.7 Co-12Cr-7.3SiO 2 (mol%).
- Example 1 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 1 was 29.3, which was significantly reduced from 166.7 in Comparative Example 1. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 1 was 60.6%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 52.6% of Comparative Example 1 was obtained. Moreover, as a result of observing with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 1 was 65%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 1 was obtained.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 1 was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was 1: 1 and true sphere.
- a structure image when the polished surface of the target of Example 1 is observed with an optical microscope is shown in FIG.
- Comparative Example 1 the average particle size of the metal phase (B) was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was 1: 1, which was a true sphere.
- the structure image when the polished surface of the target of Comparative Example 1 is observed with an optical microscope is shown in FIG.
- Example 1 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a different component composition from the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 2 comparative example 2
- a Co powder having an average particle size of 3 ⁇ m, a Cr powder having an average particle size of 5 ⁇ m, a SiO 2 powder having an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m, and a Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m are prepared as raw material powders. did. Co powder, Cr powder, SiO 2 powder, and Co atomized powder pulverized powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 80.7 Co-12Cr-7.3SiO 2 (mol%).
- Co powder, Cr powder, and SiO 2 powder were encapsulated in a ball mill pot having a capacity of 10 liters together with zirconia balls as a grinding medium, and rotated and mixed for 20 hours. Further, the obtained mixed powder and pulverized Co atomized powder were mixed for 10 minutes with a planetary motion type mixer having a ball capacity of about 7 liters. This mixed powder was filled into a carbon mold and hot-pressed in a vacuum atmosphere under the conditions of a temperature of 1050 ° C., a holding time of 2 hours, and a pressure of 30 MPa to obtain a sintered body. Further, this was processed into a disk-shaped target having a diameter of 180 mm and a thickness of 5 mm with a lathe, the number of particles was counted, and the average leakage magnetic flux density was measured. The results are shown in Table 1.
- Co powder having an average particle size of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle size of 5 ⁇ m, SiO 2 powder having an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m, and Cr—Co pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m are prepared as raw material powders. did. Co powder, Cr powder, SiO 2 powder, and Cr—Co pulverized powder were weighed so that the target composition of these powders would be 80.7 Co-12Cr-7.3SiO 2 (mol%).
- Example 2 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 2 was 12.3, which was smaller than 22.3 in Comparative Example 2. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 2 was 54.0%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 49.7% of Comparative Example 2 was obtained. Moreover, as a result of observing with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 2 was 65%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 2 was obtained.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 2 was 30 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 5.
- the structure image when the polished surface of the target of Example 2 is observed with an optical microscope is shown in FIG.
- Comparative Example 2 the average particle size of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 3.
- the structure image when the polished surface of the target of Comparative Example 2 is observed with an optical microscope is shown in FIG.
- Example 2 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 3 (Example 3, Comparative Example 3)
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m As a raw material powder, Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m.
- a Cr 2 O 3 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and a Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Comparative Example 3 As a raw material powder, Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m.
- a Cr 2 O 3 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and a Cr—Co atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, TiO 2 powder, SiO 2 powder, so that these powders have a target composition of 66Co-10Cr-15Pt-3TiO 2 -2SiO 2 -4Cr 2 O 3 (mol%), Cr 2 O 3 powder and Cr—Co atomized powder were weighed.
- Example 3 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 3 was 2.5, which was smaller than 49.7 of Comparative Example 3. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 3 was 52%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 50.9% of Comparative Example 3 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 3 was 55%, and a target smaller than 90% of Comparative Example 3 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 3 was 100 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 5.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was 1: 1 and flat.
- Example 3 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 4 comparative example 4
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, Co—B powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m was prepared.
- the ground powder was weighed.
- Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, B powder, and SiO 2 powder were enclosed in a ball mill pot with a capacity of 10 liters together with zirconia balls as a grinding medium, and rotated and mixed for 20 hours. Further, the obtained mixed powder and pulverized Co atomized powder were mixed for 10 minutes with a planetary motion type mixer having a ball capacity of about 7 liters.
- the mixed powder was filled in a carbon mold and hot-pressed in a vacuum atmosphere under the conditions of a temperature of 1050 ° C., a holding time of 2 hours, and a pressure of 30 MPa to obtain a sintered body. Further, this was processed into a disk-shaped target having a diameter of 180 mm and a thickness of 5 mm with a lathe, the number of particles was counted, and the average leakage magnetic flux density was measured. The results are shown in Table 1.
- Comparative Example 4 As a raw material powder, Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, Co—B powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m.
- a powder of Cr—Co atomized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m was prepared. Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, B powder, SiO 2 powder, Cr—Co so that these powders have a target composition of 62Co-14Cr-15Pt-2.5B-6.5SiO 2 (mol%). Atomized powder was weighed.
- Example 4 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 4 was 5.5, which was reduced from 185.5 in Comparative Example 4. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 4 was 55.2%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 51.2% of Comparative Example 4 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 4 was 70%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 3 was obtained.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 4 was 120 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 6.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was 1: 1 and flat.
- Example 4 it was confirmed that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a different component composition from the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 5 Comparative Example 5
- the raw material powder was Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, Cr 2 O 3 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and a diameter of 50 to 150 ⁇ m.
- Co atomized powder pulverized powder in the range of was prepared. Co powder, Pt powder, TiO 2 powder, Cr 2 O 3 powder, Co atomized powder pulverized powder were used so that these powders had a target composition of 73Co-17Pt-5TiO 2 -5Cr 2 O 3 (mol%). Weighed.
- Comparative Example 5 a Co powder having an average particle size of 3 ⁇ m, a Pt powder having an average particle size of 2 ⁇ m, and a TiO 2 powder having an average particle size of 1 ⁇ m were prepared as raw material powders. Co powder, Pt powder, TiO 2 powder, and Cr 2 O 3 powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 73Co-17Pt-5TiO 2 -5Cr 2 O 3 (mol%).
- Example 5 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 5 was 3.7 and decreased from 4.5 in Comparative Example 5. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 5 was 33.6%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than 28% of Comparative Example 5 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 5 was 65%.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 5 was 100 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1:10.
- Example 5 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 6 Comparative Example 6
- Three powders and Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Atomized powder pulverized powder was weighed.
- Co powder, Pt powder, Ru powder, TiO 2 powder, and Cr 2 O 3 powder were enclosed in a ball mill pot having a capacity of 10 liters together with zirconia balls as a grinding medium, and rotated and mixed for 20 hours. Further, the obtained mixed powder and pulverized Co atomized powder were mixed for 10 minutes with a planetary motion type mixer having a ball capacity of about 7 liters. This mixed powder was filled into a carbon mold and hot-pressed in a vacuum atmosphere under the conditions of a temperature of 1050 ° C., a holding time of 2 hours, and a pressure of 30 MPa to obtain a sintered body. Further, this was processed into a disk-shaped target having a diameter of 180 mm and a thickness of 5 mm with a lathe, the number of particles was counted, and the average leakage magnetic flux density was measured. The results are shown in Table 1.
- Three powders were prepared. Co powder, Pt powder, Ru powder, TiO 2 powder, Cr 2 O 3 powder are weighed so that the composition of the target of these powders is 68Co-17Pt-5Ru-5TiO 2 -5Cr 2 O 3 (mol%). did.
- Example 6 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 6 was 2.6, which was smaller than 3.5 in Comparative Example 5. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 6 was 38.8%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 32.9% of Comparative Example 6 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 6 was 60%.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 6 was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was confirmed to be flat at 1: 6.
- Example 6 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 7 Comparative Example 7
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m As a raw material powder, Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m.
- a Cr 2 O 3 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and a Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Example 7 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 7 was 9.1, which was smaller than 120.5 in Comparative Example 7.
- the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 7 was 38.2%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of Comparative Example 7 was obtained.
- the area ratio of the oxide of Example 7 was 70%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 7 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 7 was 30 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 8.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 1.
- Example 7 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 8 comparative example 8
- An O 3 powder, a SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and a Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Example 8 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 8 was 10.1 and decreased from 60.2 in Comparative Example 8. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 8 was 67.4%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 65.5% of Comparative Example 8 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 8 was 65%, and a target smaller than 90% of Comparative Example 8 was obtained.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 8 was 80 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 8.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was a flat shape of 1: 3.
- Example 8 it was confirmed that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 9 (Example 9, Comparative Example 9)
- Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, Mo powder, TiO 2 are prepared so that the composition of the target of these powders is 61.5Co-7Cr-16.5Pt-2Mo-4TiO 2 -5SiO 2 -4CoO (mol%). Powder, SiO 2 powder, CoO powder, and Co atomized powder were weighed.
- Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, Mo powder, TiO 2 are prepared so that the composition of the target of these powders is 61.5Co-7Cr-16.5Pt-2Mo-4TiO 2 -5SiO 2 -4CoO (mol%). Powder, SiO 2 powder, CoO powder, and Co—Cr pulverized powder were weighed.
- Example 9 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 9 was 9.5, which was smaller than 51.5 in Comparative Example 9. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 9 was 39.5%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 38.2% of Comparative Example 9 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 9 was 60%, and a target smaller than 90% of Comparative Example 9 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 9 was 80 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 8.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was a flat shape of 1: 3.
- Example 9 it was confirmed that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 10 Comparative Example 10
- the raw material powder was Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, and a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m.
- a Co atomized powder pulverized powder was prepared. Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, TiO 2 powder, and Co atomized powder pulverized powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 68 Co-10Cr-14Pt-8TiO 2 (mol%).
- Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, and TiO 2 powder were enclosed in a 10-liter ball mill pot together with zirconia balls as a grinding medium, and rotated and mixed for 20 hours. Furthermore, the obtained mixed powder and Co atomized powder pulverized powder were mixed for 10 minutes by a planetary motion type mixer having a ball capacity of about 7 liters. This mixed powder was filled into a carbon mold and hot-pressed in a vacuum atmosphere under the conditions of a temperature of 1050 ° C., a holding time of 2 hours, and a pressure of 30 MPa to obtain a sintered body. Further, this was processed into a disk-shaped target having a diameter of 180 mm and a thickness of 5 mm with a lathe, the number of particles was counted, and the average leakage magnetic flux density was measured. The results are shown in Table 1.
- a Co-Cr pulverized powder was prepared. Co powder, Cr powder, Pt powder, TiO 2 powder and Co—Cr pulverized powder were weighed so that these powders had a target composition of 68Co-10Cr-14Pt-8TiO 2 (mol%).
- Example 10 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 10 was 4.2, which was smaller than 71.2 in Comparative Example 10. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 10 was 43.5%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 41.6% of Comparative Example 10 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 10 was 65%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 10 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 10 was 30 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 6.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was a flat shape of 1: 3.
- Example 10 it was confirmed that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 11 Comparative Example 11
- Two powders and Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Atomized powder pulverized powder was weighed.
- Two powders and Co—Cr pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- -Cr ground powder was weighed.
- Example 11 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 11 was 8 and decreased from 50.5 of Comparative Example 11. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 11 was 60.1%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of 58.2% of Comparative Example 11 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, an area ratio of the oxide of Example 11 was 60%, and a target smaller than 90% of Comparative Example 11 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 11 was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 8.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was a flat shape of 1: 3.
- Example 11 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 12 Comparative Example 12
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, Ti powder having an average particle diameter of 30 ⁇ m, SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, CoO powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and Co—Cr pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Cr ground powder was weighed.
- Example 12 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 12 was 10.1 and decreased from 90.5 in Comparative Example 12. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 12 was 72.1%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than 70.8% of Comparative Example 11 was obtained. As a result of observation with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 12 was 65%, and a target smaller than 90% of Comparative Example 11 was obtained.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) of Example 12 was 80 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 5.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 3.
- Example 12 it was recognized that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- Example 13 (Example 13, Comparative Example 13)
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, Ta powder having an average particle diameter of 100 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, An SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and a Co atomized powder pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 50 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Co powder having an average particle diameter of 3 ⁇ m, Cr powder having an average particle diameter of 5 ⁇ m, Pt powder having an average particle diameter of 2 ⁇ m, Ta powder having an average particle diameter of 100 ⁇ m, TiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m, A SiO 2 powder having an average particle diameter of 1 ⁇ m and a Co—Cr pulverized powder having a diameter in the range of 30 to 150 ⁇ m were prepared.
- Example 13 As shown in Table 1, it was confirmed that the number of particles in the steady state of Example 13 was 8.8, which was smaller than 90.5 of Comparative Example 13. Further, the average leakage magnetic flux density of Example 13 was 59.8%, and a target having a higher leakage magnetic flux density than that of Comparative Example 13 was obtained. Moreover, as a result of observing with an optical microscope, the area ratio of the oxide of Example 13 was 60%, and a target smaller than 85% of Comparative Example 13 was obtained.
- the average particle size of the metal phase (B) of Example 13 was 70 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 6.
- the average particle diameter of the metal phase (B) was 50 ⁇ m, and the aspect ratio of the metal phase (B) was flat at 1: 3.
- Example 13 it was confirmed that the area ratio occupied by the oxide within 1 ⁇ m from the outermost periphery of the metal phase (B) having a component composition different from that of the surrounding structure was 80% or less. It can be seen that the target having such a structure plays a very important role in suppressing generation of particles during sputtering, making erosion uniform, and improving leakage magnetic flux.
- the present invention makes it possible to adjust the structure of the ferromagnetic material sputtering target, remarkably suppress the generation of particles, and improve the leakage magnetic flux. Therefore, when the target of the present invention is used, a stable discharge can be obtained when sputtering with a magnetron sputtering apparatus. In addition, since the target thickness can be increased, the target life is lengthened, and a magnetic thin film can be manufactured at low cost. Furthermore, the quality of the film formed by sputtering can be significantly improved. It is useful as a ferromagnetic sputtering target used for forming a magnetic thin film of a magnetic recording medium, particularly a hard disk drive recording layer.
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Description
また、近年実用化された垂直磁気記録方式を採用するハードディスクの記録層には、Coを主成分とするCo-Cr-Pt系の強磁性合金と非磁性の無機物からなる複合材料が多く用いられている。
この問題を解決するには、スパッタリングターゲットの製造工程で30~150μm程度の母相と成分組成が異なるように考慮して金属粗粒を投入し、ターゲットの組織を意図的に不均一にすることが知られている。
本発明は上記問題を鑑みて、マグネトロンスパッタ装置で安定した放電が得られるとともに、スパッタ時のパーティクル発生が少ない、漏洩磁束を向上させた強磁性材スパッタリングターゲットを提供することを課題とする。
1)Crが20mol%以下、残余がCoである組成の金属中に、酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した非磁性材料分散型強磁性スパッタリングターゲットであって、このターゲット組織が、金属素地に酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した相(A)と、前記相(A)の中に、金属素地と異なる成分組成の金属相(B)を有し、前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に酸化物が占める面積率が80%以下で、かつ、前記金属相(B)の平均粒径が10μm以上150μm以下あることを特徴とする非磁性粒子分散型強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
2)Crが20mol%以下、Ptが5mol%以上30mol%以下、残余がCoである組成の金属中に、酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した非磁性材料分散型強磁性スパッタリングターゲットであって、このターゲット組織が、金属素地に酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した相(A)と、前記相(A)の中に、金属素地と異なる成分組成の金属相(B)を有し、前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に酸化物が占める面積率が80%以下で、かつ、前記金属相(B)の平均粒径が10μm以上150μm以下あることあることを特徴とする非磁性粒子分散型強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
3)前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に占める酸化物の平均長径が10μm以下であることを特徴とする上記1又は2に記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
4)前記金属相(B)は、平均アスペクト比が1:2~1:10である扁平状の相であることを特徴とする上記1~3のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
5)前記金属相(B)のCr含有率が10wt%以下であるCo合金相であることを特徴とする上記1~4のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
6)添加元素としてB、Ti、V、Mn、Zr、Nb、Ru、Mo、Ta、Wから選択した1元素以上を、0.5mol%以上10mol%以下含有することを特徴とする上記1~5のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
7)スパッタリングターゲットの断面において、前記金属相(B)の占める面積率が、15~50%であることを特徴とする上記1~6のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
ターゲットの厚みを厚くすることができるため、ターゲットの交換頻度が少なくなり、低コストで磁性体薄膜を製造できるというメリットがある。また、パーティクル発生が少ないため、スパッタ成膜した磁気記録膜の不良品が少なくなり、コスト削減が可能となるというメリットがある。
なお、前記Crは必須成分として添加するものであり、0mol%を除く。すなわち、分析可能な下限値以上のCr量を含有させるものである。Cr量が20mol%以下であれば、微量添加する場合においても効果がある。本願発明は、これらを包含する。
これらは、磁気記録媒体として必要とされる成分であり、配合割合は上記範囲内で様々であるが、いずれも有効な磁気記録媒体としての特性を維持することができる。
なお、扁平状とは、上から見たときの形状であり、凹凸がなく完全に平べったい状態を意味するものではない。すなわち、多少の起伏又は凹凸があるものも含まれる。
これらは磁気記録媒体としての特性を向上させるために、必要に応じて添加される元素である。
そして、さらには、エロージョン速度の偏りを軽減でき、金属相の脱離を防止することができるため、歩留まり低下の原因となるパーティクルの発生量を低減させることができるというメリットがある。
そして、これらの金属粉末を所望の組成になるように秤量し、ボールミル等の公知の手法を用いて粉砕を兼ねて混合する。無機物粉末を添加する場合は、この段階で金属粉末と混合すればよい。
ターゲットの組成にもよるが、多くの場合、800~1200°Cの温度範囲にある。焼結温度を低めに抑えることによって、焼結体の結晶成長を抑制することができるからである。また、焼結時の圧力は300~500kg/cm2であることが好ましい。
実施例1では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉末を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が80.7Co-12Cr-7.3SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉末を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で切削加工して直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットを得た。
パーティクル数の評価は、通常、製品で用いる膜厚(記録層の厚さは5~10nm)ではパーティクル数の差が見えにくいため、膜厚を通常の200倍程度に厚膜にして(厚さは1000nm)、パーティクルの絶対数を増やすことで評価した。この結果を、表1に記載した。
また、漏洩磁束の測定は、ASTM F2086-01(Standard Test Method for Pass Through Flux of Circular Magnetic Sputtering Targets, Method 2)に則して実施した。ターゲットの中心を固定し、0度、30度、60度、90度、120度と回転させて測定した漏洩磁束密度を、ASTMで定義されているreference fieldの値で割り返し、100を掛けてパーセントで表した。そしてこれら5点について平均した結果を、平均漏洩磁束密度(PTF(%))として表1に記載した。
また、金属相(B)の最外周より1μm以内に酸化物の占める面積率の測定は、焼結体(スパッタリングターゲットを含む)の切断面を用いて、220倍の視野において存在する前記酸化物の面積(の合計)を測定し、これを金属相(B)の最外周より1μm以内の面積(の合計)で割った。これを任意の5視野において実施し、平均とした。なお、視野に一部分のみ含まれる金属相(B)は除いた。また、金属相(B)は、短径4μm以上のものについて測定した。この結果を、表1に記載した。
また、金属相(B)の最外周より1μm以内に存在する酸化物の長径は、焼結体(スパッタリングターゲットを含む)の切断面を用いて、220倍の視野において存在する前記酸化物の長径を測定し、平均した。これを任意の5視野において実施し、平均とした。なお、視野に一部分のみ含まれる金属相(B)は除いた。また、金属相(B)は、短径4μm以上のものについて測定した。この結果を、表1に記載した。
また、金属相(B)の大きさの測定は、焼結体(スパッタリングターゲットを含む)の切断面を用いて、220倍に拡大した写真上において、30cmの線分によって切断される金属相(B)の数をかぞえ、その切断長さの平均値(μm)により求めた。これの結果を、平均粒径として表1に記載した。
また、金属相(B)のアスペクト比は、焼結体(スパッタリングターゲットを含む)の切断面を顕微鏡で観察し、220倍の視野において存在する金属相(B)の短径と長径を測定し、これらを平均した。そしてこれを任意の5視野において実施し平均とした。なお、視野の一部分のみに含まれる金属相(B)は除いた。また、金属相(B)は、短径4μm以上のものについて測定した。この結果を、表1に記載した。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例2では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が30~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が80.7Co-12Cr-7.3SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例3では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCr2O3粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が66Co-10Cr-15Pt-3TiO2-2SiO2-4Cr2O3(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、TiO2粉末、SiO2粉末、Cr2O3粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例4では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径5μmのCo-B粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が62Co-14Cr-15Pt-2.5B-6.5SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、B粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例5では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCr2O3粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が73Co-17Pt-5TiO2-5Cr2O3(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Pt粉末、TiO2粉末、Cr2O3粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例6では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径8μmのRu粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCr2O3粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が68Co-17Pt-5Ru-5TiO2-5Cr2O3(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Pt粉末、Ru粉末、TiO2粉末、Cr2O3粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例7では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCr2O3粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が70Co-5Cr-15Pt-2TiO2-3SiO2-5Cr2O3(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、TiO2粉末、SiO2粉末、Cr2O3粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例8では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径5μmのCo-Mn粉末、平均粒径1μmのTa2O3粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が61Co-14Cr-17Pt-2Mn-1Ta2O3-5SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、Mn粉末、Ta2O3粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例9では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径5μmのMo粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCoO粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が61.5Co-7Cr-16.5Pt-2Mo-4TiO2-5SiO2-4CoO(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、Mo粉末、TiO2粉末、SiO2粉末、CoO粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例10では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が68Co-10Cr-14Pt-8TiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、TiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例11では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径1μmのTa2O5粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が62Co-15Cr-17Pt-2Ta2O5-4SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、Ta2O5粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例12では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径30μmのTi粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのCoO粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が57Co-17Cr-17Pt-2Ti-5SiO2-2CoO(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、Ti粉末、SiO2粉末、CoO粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
実施例13では、原料粉末として、平均粒径3μmのCo粉末、平均粒径5μmのCr粉末、平均粒径2μmのPt粉末、平均粒径100μmのTa粉末、平均粒径1μmのTiO2粉末、平均粒径1μmのSiO2粉末、直径が50~150μmの範囲にあるCoアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を用意した。これらの粉末をターゲットの組成が64Co-10Cr-15Pt-1Ta-5TiO2-5SiO2(mol%)となるように、Co粉末、Cr粉末、Pt粉末、Ta粉末、TiO2粉末、SiO2粉末、Coアトマイズ粉粉砕粉を秤量した。
この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1050°C、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を、表1に示す。
次に、この混合粉をカーボン製の型に充填し、真空雰囲気中、温度1100℃、保持時間2時間、加圧力30MPaの条件のもとホットプレスして、焼結体を得た。さらにこれを旋盤で直径が180mm、厚さが5mmの円盤状のターゲットへ加工し、パーティクル数をカウントし、平均漏洩磁束密度を測定した。この結果を表1に示す。
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- Crが20mol%以下、残余がCoである組成の金属中に、酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した非磁性材料分散型強磁性スパッタリングターゲットであって、このターゲット組織が、金属素地に酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した相(A)と、前記相(A)の中に、金属素地と異なる成分組成の金属相(B)を有し、前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に酸化物が占める面積率が80%以下で、かつ、前記相(B)の平均粒径が10μm以上150μm以下あることを特徴とする非磁性粒子分散型強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- Crが20mol%以下、Ptが5mol%以上30mol%以下、残余がCoである組成の金属中に酸化物からなる非磁性材量粒子が分散した非磁性材料分散型強磁性スパッタリングターゲットであって、このターゲット組織が、金属素地に酸化物からなる非磁性材料粒子が分散した相(A)と、前記相(A)の中に、金属素地と異なる成分組成の金属相(B)を有し、前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に酸化物が占める面積率が80%以下で、かつ前記相(B)の平均粒径が10μm以上150μm以下であることを特徴とする強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- 前記金属相(B)の最外周より2μm以内に占める酸化物の平均長径が10μm以下であることを特徴とする請求項1又は2に記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- 前記金属相(B)の平均アスペクト比が1:2~1:10であることを特徴とする請求項1~3のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- 前記金属相(B)は、Cr含有率が10wt%以下であるCo合金相である扁平状の相であることを特徴とする請求項1~4のいずれかに記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- 添加元素としてB、Ti、V、Mn、Zr、Nb、Ru、Mo、Ta、Wから選択した1元素以上を、0.5mol%以上10mol%以下含有することを特徴とする請求項1~5のいずれか一項に記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
- スパッタリングターゲットの断面において、扁平状の前記金属相(B)の占める面積率が、15~50%であることを特徴とする請求項1~6のいずれか一項に記載の強磁性材スパッタリングターゲット。
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