Preparation and characterization of magnetic ICF target by electroless plating

Magnetic ICF targets were prepared by electroless plating technology. The morphology, composition, structure and magnetic property of the magnetic ICF targets were analyzed by scanning electron microscopy, energy diffraction spectrum, X-ray diffraction and vibrating sample magnetometer. The results show that the magnetic plating is composed of Ni and P, the content of P in plating is about 7.6%, the structure of Ni-P magnetic plating is 4 μm or so, and the structure of the plated ICF targets is amorphous. The plated ICF targets can be used in magnetic suspension experiment. Furthermore, mechanism of electroless plating on ICF targets is discussed. (authors)