Diamond
Diamond is a type of carbon that has its atoms arranged in a diamond cubic crystal structure. Another solid form of carbon known as graphite is the chemically stable form of carbon at ambient temperature and pressure, but diamond almost never transforms to it.
Diamond has the highest hardness and thermal conductivity of any natural substance, qualities that make it ideal for cutting and polishing equipment in the industry. They’re also why diamond anvil cells may expose materials to pressures found deep underground.
Diamond and Graphite – Structure, Uses, Properties, Applications
Diamond and Graphite– The word “carbon” comes from the Latin word “carbo,” which means “charcoal.” It is the fourth most plentiful element in the universe and the second most abundant element in human bodies, which may come as a surprise to us (the first being oxygen).
In reality, all organic substances on the planet contain carbon in some form or element, which is why it is the foundation for the entire discipline of organic chemistry.
Table of Content
- Structure of Carbon
- What are Allotropes of Carbon?
- Diamond
- Structure of Diamond
- Applications of Diamond
- Graphite
- Structure of Graphite
- Applications of Graphite
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