Properties and Applications of Diamond

Eileen Wilks (Author), John Wilks (Author)

9780750619158

Paperback, published 22 March 1994

525 pages, Approx. 250 illustrations
23.4 x 16.5 x 3.3 cm, 1.06 kg

Properties and Applications of Diamond provides a unique consolidation of all useful information, as well as a comprehensive survey of literature. No other book covers this topical field with such breadth and clarity, making it both a fundamentalintroduction and an invaluable on-going reference. '..very readable and has value for both the expert and the newcomer' - INDUSTRIAL DIAMOND REVIEW 'An excellent source of information for any researcher, student or industrial user' - CHOICE '..lucidlywritten, effectively illustrated..carefully referenced and logically presented' - AUSTRALIAN GEMMOLOGIST 'It is unique amongst other books of this type' - MATERIALS FORUM

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

Subject Areas: Materials science [TGM], Geochemistry [RBGK], Mineralogy & gems [PNV]