Published online by Cambridge University Press: 10 February 2011
The electrodeposition of Co/Pt multilayers have been carried out under potential control. The influence of the deposition polential on the structure of the multilayers is investigated. Deposition of the Pt layers at an electrode potential in the Co dissolution region gives rise to the destruction of the compositionally modulated structure and a large internal stress. The structure and magnetic properties of electrodeposited Co/Pt multilayers are discussed in connection with the dissolution of Co during Pt deposition