MAGNETIC PROPERTIES OF ELECTRODEPOSITED Ni-Fe ALLOY FILMS

摘要

Ni-Fe alloys have an inverse magnetostrictive effect (Villari effect) in which its permeability varies according to the applied strain. This alloy film has a potential for application as force sensors such as torque sensors, tension sensors and so on. Electrodeposition is promising as a technique for preparing Ni-Fe alloy film because of its convenience and economy. In this paper, the effects of electrolysis conditions on the magnetic properties of electrodeposited Ni-Fe alloy films were investigated. Hysteresis loops of Ni-Fe alloy films on copper substrates from sulfate bath were measured by a vibrating sample magnetometer (VSM). The films of low coercivity, which were preferred when used as a force sensor, were obtained by introducing certain additives to the sulfate type bath.