Properties and Applications of Diamond

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 fundamental
introduction 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 '..lucidly
written, effectively illustrated..carefully referenced and logically presented' - AUSTRALIAN GEMMOLOGIST 'It is unique amongst other books of this type' - MATERIALS FORUM

Diamonds today The Structure of Diamond Impurities in diamond Optical absorption and colour Luminescence The morphology of diamond Geometric defects in the diamond lattice Mechanical properties Strength and fracture Plastic deformation of diamond Polishing and shaping diamond Mechanical differences between diamonds Friction Polycrystaline diamond (PCD) Applications and Wear of Diamond Wear and surface characteristics Turning, boring and milling Grinding; Sawing and drilling Micellaneous applications Appendix 1 Some numerical values Appendix 2 Units and conversion factors