Application of high throughout methods to the development of materials for non-magnetic storage

High throughput, thin film synthesis methods have been used to make libraries of diverse metallic and metal-chalcogenide compositions. These libraries have been subject to a variety of screening protocols, including X-ray diffraction (XRD) after repeated annealing steps, and the measurement of temperature dependent electrical properties. The application of these methods for the development of materials for non-magnetic storage media is presented.