A gap of a thin-film magnetic head is formed of NiP. The P content of the NiP gap layer is controlled to be within the range of 11 mass percent to 14 mass percent so that the gap layer is nonmagnetic.

 
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> Multilayered ferromagnetic laminate having alternating cobalt alloy and iron-nitrogen alloy films for use with magnetic heads
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