Functional Diamonds: Innovative Materials for High-Tech Applications
Functional Diamonds: Innovative Materials for High-Tech Applications
Diamonds that have been specifically developed and manufactured for technical applications offer an impressive range of unique properties and application possibilities. Using the latest production processes, such as chemical vapor deposition (CVD), functional diamonds are created that set new standards in the areas of thermal conductivity, optical quality and electrical insulation. Below you will find an overview of the main types of these high-tech diamonds and their outstanding applications.
CVD single crystal diamonds: Robust performance in research and high-tech
Features
- Dimensions: up to 20 x 20 x 3 mm
- Nitrogen content: 0,1 - 10 ppm
- Hardness: 70-120 GPa
- Elastic modulus: 1050 GPa
- Thermal conductivity: 1800-2300 W/mK (at room temperature)
- Thermal expansion coefficient: 1 ± 0,1 ppm/K (at room temperature)
Applications
CVD single crystal diamonds are ideal for research applications and for products that require high thermal conductivity. Their stability and purity also allow them to be used as optical diamonds in sophisticated experiments and devices.
Lab-Grown Diamonds: Luxury and Versatility
product profile
Class IIa lab-grown diamonds are characterized by high purity and excellent transparency. They are produced using the MPCVD (Microwave Plasma CVD) process, grow without post-treatment and exhibit no fluorescence. They are available in various sizes and shapes and can be customized to meet customers' specific requirements.
Main features
- Sizes: Round (7 x 7 x 4 to 15 x 15 x 9 mm) and unusual shapes (7 x 10 x 5 to 13 x 18 x 8 mm)
- Color: DH
- Clarity: VVS-SI
Applications
These diamonds are ideal for high-quality luxury jewelry and offer first-class aesthetics and value.
Diamonds with Ultra-High Thermal Conductivity: Innovation in Electronics
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With a thermal conductivity up to five times higher than that of copper at room temperature, these diamonds are the optimal material for thermal management in high-performance devices. Their mechanical strength, electrical insulation and low dielectric constant make them the preferred choice for cooling and stabilizing RF amplifiers, microwave amplifiers and laser diodes.
Main features
- Dimensions: Customizable (1-4 inches)
- Thermal conductivity at room temperature: 1200-2000 W/m·K
- Thickness: 0,3-1 mm, individually adjustable
- Coefficient of thermal expansion: 1*10⁻⁶ (at 300K)
- Density: 3,52 *10³ kg/m³
- Hardness: Vickers 65-100 GPa
- Elastic modulus: 1050 GPa
Applications
Applications include high-frequency devices, semiconductors and laser diode arrays, where efficient heat dissipation is critical.
Diamonds of optical quality: Highest precision for demanding optical systems
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These high-quality optical diamonds are characterized by exceptional transmittance in the UV, visible and IR ranges as well as in microwave radiation. They are mechanically stable, thermally conductive and chemically resistant and are therefore particularly suitable for harsh environments and extreme application conditions.
Main features
- Transmittance: Up to 70% at 8-200 µm wavelength
- Infrared transmittance: single crystal (71%), polycrystalline (68-70%)
- Size: 1-4 inches, customizable
Applications
Used as laser crystals, infrared windows in defense systems and microwave windows in nuclear facilities and military applications. They are also used in medical optics, spectroscopy and in high-power CO2 laser weapons.
Boron-doped diamond electrodes: effective wastewater treatment
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These electrodes have high corrosion resistance and a wide electrochemical potential window and are ideal for the electrochemical oxidation of industrial wastewater. They feature high degradation efficiency and durability, making them a preferred material for water treatment.
Main features
- Boron doping concentration: >10²⁰/cm³
- Electrical resistance: 0,010 – 0,20 Ω·cm
- Thickness: 5-500 µm
- Shapes: Round, rectangular, grid and other specific shapes
Applications
Boron doped diamond electrodes are used for electrochemical wastewater treatment and the production of disinfection water, especially in areas where efficient reduction of harmful wastewater components is required.
Conclusion
Due to their unique physical and chemical properties, functional diamonds open up a wide range of fields of application in research, high-performance electronics, optical precision technology and industrial water treatment. From thermal conductivity to mechanical strength and optical permeability, these special diamonds set standards and contribute to the development of advanced technologies.
Functional Diamonds: High-Performance Materials for Specialized Applications
Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH offers functional diamonds in innovative forms that have been specifically developed for industrial and scientific applications. These materials are provided either as thermal pastes or in the form of precise drawing parts to meet the diverse requirements of modern technologies.
thermal pastes with diamond content
Functional diamonds in thermal pastes significantly improve heat dissipation in high-performance systems. These pastes contain fine diamond particles that have extremely high thermal conductivity.
Typical applications:
- Cooling of high-performance processors and power semiconductors.
- Thermal management in laser and LED technologies.
- Use in automotive and aerospace components where efficient heat regulation is essential.
drawing parts made of diamond materials
For applications that require precision and maximum mechanical strength, Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH provides functional diamonds as drawing parts. These components are manufactured according to technical drawings and can be supplied in complex shapes and dimensions.
Features and Benefits:
- Highest precision: Suitable for applications in the µm range.
- Material properties: High hardness, thermal conductivity and chemical resistance.
- Flexibility: Adaptation to customer-specific requirements through CNC machining, laser-induced processes or rapid prototyping.
Applications:
- Electronics: Manufacturing of thermally conductive substrates or housing parts.
- Medical technology: components for optical devices or surgical instruments.
- Aerospace: Heat-resistant protective coatings or precision parts for high-temperature applications.
Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH offers tailor-made solutions for functional diamonds.
By providing functional diamonds as thermal pastes or drawing parts, Dr. Dietrich Müller GmbH is expanding its portfolio of high-tech materials. These solutions help customers to master technological challenges in demanding markets and to realize innovative products.
