Amorphous Films of Transition and Coinage Metals : Some Structural, Electrical and Magnetic Properties

This paper considers experimental information on the atomic arrangements in non-crystalline single element films of transition and coinage metals prepared by vapour quenching and compares this information with results from recently reported structural models. The method of structural analysis using transmission electron diffraction is outlined and several recent experimental investigations are discussed. The crystallization of the metastable films is followed by electron scattering and electrical resistance measurements and some preliminary magnetic measurements on the ferromagnetic films are described.