Inventors:
Edwin J. Westerman - San Ramon CA
Assignee:
Kaiser Aluminum & Chemical Corporation - Oakland CA
International Classification:
B32B 1520
C22F 104
Abstract:
A magnetic memory disk substrate which maintains a high degree of surface smoothness together with high yield strength is prepared by cladding a core material with a cladding layer containing a maximum of about 3% magnesium. The core material is aluminum alloyed with one or more elements such as zinc, magnesium, copper and silicon to produce an improved yield strength. The cladding comprises from about 3% to about 10% per side of the thickness of the entire composite and generally contains further alloying elements for enhanced corrosion resistance. Silicon impurities generally amount to less than 0. 5%.