The Influence of Cu+2 Concentration on the Magnetic Properties and Microstructure of Pulse Electrodeposited CoxCu1-x Nanowire Arrays

Ordered Co(x)Cu(1-x) nanowire arrays were fabricated by alternating current pulse electrodeposition using anodized aluminum oxide templates. The effect of the Cu+2 concentration on the composition, magnetic properties and microstructure has been investigated. It was found that the coercivity and squareness of the as-deposited Co(x)Cu(1-x) nanowires decreased by increasing the Cu composition. Significant differences in crystal structures indicate a strong dependence of the crystal structure of Co(x)Cu(1-x) nanowires on the Cu composition.