Properties and Applications of Diamond

Covering a range of information from the simplest scientific information on diamond to its engineering applications, this book introduces readers to each topic at a basic level - taking readers through to the most recent developments in each field.

List of contents

Diamonds todayThe Structure of DiamondImpurities in diamondOptical absorption and colourLuminescenceThe morphology of diamondGeometric defects in the diamond latticeMechanical propertiesStrength and fracturePlastic deformation of diamondPolishing and shaping diamondMechanical differences between diamondsFrictionPolycrystaline diamond (PCD)Applications and Wear of DiamondWear and surface characteristicsTurning, boring and millingGrinding; Sawing and drillingMicellaneous applicationsAppendix 1 Some numerical valuesAppendix 2 Units and conversion factors

Product details

• Authors: Eileen Wilks, Eileen (Formerly Research Officer Wilks, Eileen Wilks Wilks, J. Wilks Wilks, John Wilks, John (Formerly lecturer Wilks, John Wilks Wilks, Wilks Eileen, Wilks John, WILKS JOHN WILKS EILEEN
• Publisher: ELSEVIER SCIENCE BV
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 22.03.1994
• EAN: 9780750619158
• ISBN: 978-0-7506-1915-8
• No. of pages: 525
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Mineralogy, petrography; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geology, SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Mineralogy, Materials science, Geochemistry, Chemistry of minerals, crystals and gems, Mineralogy & Gems, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Materials Science / General