About the book
Today, scientists of many countries are working on techniques for making large gem diamonds. Undoubtedly, they shall soon find efficient methods for their production.
But before this time comes, many events will occur in the history of diamond synthesis. Investigators are faced with much time-consuming research aimed at improving existing procedures for diamond synthesis, such as the high-pressure method or the growing of diamonds and seed crystal enlargement from a carbonaceous gas. They are also engaged in the development of new techniques based on the latest advances in various branches of science.
We have made an attempt in this book to tell the story of how close cooperation between chemists and physicists enabled mankind to produce synthetic diamonds, a wonder-material that previously could only be envisioned.
CONTENT
King of the Minerals 8
Diamond’s Professions and Trades 22
Natural Diamonds 28
Three Periods in the History of Diamond Synthesis 38
What Nucleation Is About 46
For Those Who Want More Details 48
Diamond Synthesis at High Pressures 60
Diamond Powder Growth at Low Pressures 79
Growth of Diamond Films and Crystals at Low Pressures 99
Polycrystalline Diamond Materials 115
Science, Engineering and Synthetic Diamond 124
Not Only Diamonds Are Man-Made 139
Title | Diamonds Wrought By Man (Scientists To School Children) |
Author | B.V Derjaguin |
Publisher | Mir Publishers |
Year of Publication | 1985 |
Pages | 148 |
Binding | Paperback |
Language | English |
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