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Diamond-like carbon ( DLC) is a class of amorphous carbon material that displays some of the typical properties of diamond. DLC is usually applied as coatings to other materials that could benefit from such properties. [1] DLC exists in seven different forms. [2] All seven contain significant amounts of sp 3 hybridized carbon atoms.
It has been shown that some diamond aggregates having nanometer grain size are harder and tougher than conventional large diamond crystals, thus they perform better as abrasive material. [5] [6] Owing to the use of those new ultra-hard materials for diamond testing, more accurate values are now known for diamond hardness.
The unit of hardness given by the test is known as the Vickers Pyramid Number ( HV) or Diamond Pyramid Hardness ( DPH ). The hardness number can be converted into units of pascals, but should not be confused with pressure, which uses the same units.
Diamond turning is turning using a cutting tool with a diamond tip. It is a process of mechanical machining of precision elements using lathes or derivative machine tools (e.g., turn-mills, rotary transfers) equipped with natural or synthetic diamond-tipped tool bits. The term single-point diamond turning ( SPDT) is sometimes applied, although ...
Indentation hardness tests are used in mechanical engineering to determine the hardness of a material to deformation. Several such tests exist, wherein the examined material is indented until an impression is formed; these tests can be performed on a macroscopic or microscopic scale. When testing metals, indentation hardness correlates roughly ...
A lattice of 3 × 3 × 3 unit cells. Diamond's cubic structure is in the Fd 3 m space group (space group 227), which follows the face-centered cubic Bravais lattice. The lattice describes the repeat pattern; for diamond cubic crystals this lattice is "decorated" with a motif of two tetrahedrally bonded atoms in each primitive cell, separated by ...
Exploration diamond drilling. Drilling rig capable of both diamond and reverse circulation drilling. Exploration diamond drilling is used in the mining industry to probe the contents of known ore deposits and potential sites. By withdrawing a small diameter core of rock from the orebody, geologists can analyze the core by chemical assay and ...
The European Council (informally EUCO) is a collegiate body ( directorial system) that defines the overall political direction and priorities of the European Union. The European Council is part of the executive of the European Union (EU), beside the European Commission. It is composed of the heads of state or of government of the EU member ...