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Shock-wave synthesis of diamonds from fullerenes C{sub 60}-C{sub 100}

Journal Article · · Combustion, Explosion and Shock Waves
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755756· OSTI ID:263063
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  1. Central Machine-Building Technology Research Institute, Moscow (Russian Federation); and others

Shock-wave synthesis of diamond from C{sub 60}-C{sub 100}-fullerene powder was first accomplished by using the explosive compaction technique with plane wave loading in the pressure range of 24-40 GPa. The compacts of various initial composition comprised diamond, FCC C{sub 60}-fullerite, graphite, and amorphous carbon. The largest diamonds of 0.1-1.0 {mu}m were obtained under shock loading of pellets consisting of copper powder with 5 wt.% fullerite at 24 and 38 GPa, and pellets consisting of copper powder with 10 wt.% fullerite at 40 GPa. The end product consists of diamond without intermediate diamondlike phases such as n-diamond and hexagonal diamond (lonsdaleite).

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
263063
Journal Information:
Combustion, Explosion and Shock Waves, Journal Name: Combustion, Explosion and Shock Waves Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 31; ISSN CESWA4; ISSN 0010-5082
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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