Polycrystalline Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) diamond is a synthetic diamond material produced through a process called chemical vapor deposition. In this method, carbon-containing gases are decomposed at high temperatures, and the carbon atoms are deposited onto a substrate, forming a polycrystalline diamond layer. Unlike single-crystal diamonds, polycrystalline CVD diamond consists of numerous small diamond crystals, giving it unique properties.
Key Properties:
High Hardness: Comparable to natural diamond, making it extremely wear-resistant.
Excellent Thermal Conductivity: Ideal for heat dissipation in high-power applications.
Chemical Inertness: Resistant to most chemicals, suitable for harsh environments.
Electrical Insulation: Useful in electronic applications.
Applications:
Industrial Cutting and Grinding Tools: Due to its exceptional hardness, it is used in cutting, drilling, and grinding tools for machining hard materials.
Thermal Management: Its high thermal conductivity makes it ideal for heat spreaders in electronics, such as in high-power lasers and LED devices.
Optical Windows: Polycrystalline CVD diamond is used in infrared windows and lenses due to its transparency and durability.