Detonation nanodiamond

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Nanodiamonds, TEM image
Nanodiamonds, TEM image

Detonation nanodiamond is diamond material that originates from a detonation. When an explosive mixture of TNT/RDX (3/2) is detonated (5 GPa, 2000°C) diamond particles with a diameter of ca. 4 nm are formed.

trinitrotoluene (TNT) structure

3

hexogen (RDX) structure

2

[edit] Applications

Commersial products on the base of nanodiamonds are available for the following applications:

  1. Lapping and polishing (e.g. Sufipol);
  2. Additives to engine oils (e.g. ADDO);
  3. Dry lubricants for metal industry (Drawing of W-, Mo-, V-, Rh-wires);
  4. Reinforcing fillers for plastics and rubbers;
  5. Additives to galvanic electrolytes (e.g. DiamoSilb).


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