
Scientists have successfully created a synthetic diamond with a hexagonal lattice, making it harder than natural diamonds. Developed using a process involving high-pressure heating of graphene, this...
Synthetic Hexagonal Diamond Summary
- Development: Researchers have created a synthetic diamond with a hexagonal lattice structure, surpassing natural diamonds in hardness and stability.
- Process: The diamond is produced by heating graphene under high-pressure conditions, addressing past issues of size and purity.
- Advantages: It exceeds natural diamonds in pressure tolerance (beyond 70-100 GPa) and thermal stability (above 700°C).
- Applications: Ideal for industrial uses such as drilling, machining, data storage, and thermal management; not suitable for jewelry due to its structure.
- Future Focus: Efforts are ongoing to scale production for broader industrial applications.