Detonation nanodiamond

File:Nanodiamonds.jpg

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
  hexogen (RDX) structure
  
  2

Applications

Commercial 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).

External links

• http://www.ioffe.rssi.ru/nanodiamond/ Ioffe Physico-Technical Institute of the Russian Academy
• http://www.plasmachem.com/catalogue/catalogue PlasmaChem GmbH
• http://www.itc-inc.org/programs.html International Technology Center/Nanodiamond Sales & Research