Audiotape

Description

A type of Magnetic tape used to reproduce sound. Audiotapes are composed of a thin plastic substrate coated with a thin layer of magnetic particles, usually Ferric oxide (Fe2O3) along with small amounts of Chromium dioxide(CrO2).

Synonyms and Related Terms

audiocassette tape; audio tape; magnetic tape

Resources and Citations

• Encyclopedia Britannica, http://www.britannica.com Comment: "Sound Recording." Accessed 16 Jan. 2004

• Dictionary of Conservation Terms, European Union, 2003