Properties and Applications of Diamond

Erscheinungsjahr 1994
ISBN: 978-0-7506-1915-8
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, 525 Seiten, Format (B × H): 165 mm x 234 mm, Gewicht: 910 g

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

Zielgruppe

Engineers working with diamond, professionals working in the field of diamond, students, libraries

Autoren/Hrsg.

Wilks, Eileen

Wilks, John

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geologie Geochemie
• Geowissenschaften Geologie Petrologie, Mineralogie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

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