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Non Life Sciences => Chemistry => Topic started by: IzzieC on 20/11/2017 15:55:38

Title: How do you make synthetic diamonds?
Post by: IzzieC on 20/11/2017 15:55:38

Ben wants to know...

What is the best kitchen way to make synthetic diamonds? How would Methane gas (CH4) and Hydrogen (H) improve synthetic diamonds?

What do you think?

Title: Re: How do you make synthetic diamonds?
Post by: evan_au on 20/11/2017 20:13:16

Diamonds are the most stable form of carbon at the temperatures and pressures about 150km below your feet.
- So you need some pretty extreme conditions to create them.
- Unfortunately, they are not the most stable form of carbon at Earth's surface, and will gradually turn into graphite.

Thin films of diamond have a variety of uses, and can be made by chemical vapor deposition without huge investment.

You could start here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Synthetic_diamond
For a deeper look, try the US Patent Office: https://www.uspto.gov/patents-application-process/search-patents