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Diamond conducts heat better than anything - five times better than the second best elements including silver and copper: 2000-2500 W/(m-K.
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What is a thermal diamond tester?
A thermal diamond tester is a tool used by anyone interested in verifying that a gem is indeed a diamond. The tool uses electronics connected to a probe with a fine tip that reads the stone's level of thermal conductivity to positively or negatively test for the mineral diamond.
What is the thermal conductivity of a diamond?
The thermal conductivity of a diamond is very high, making it one of the best heat conductors among natural materials.
Does diamond demonstrate electrical conductivity?
No. Diamond is a thermal conductor, but an electrical insulator.
Would a light meter tell if a stone is an antique European cut diamond?
I think you are referring to the 'thermal diamond tester or thermal probe' (instead of light meter) but it will work on any cut. It tests the thermal conductivity of the material, so the cut does not matter or affect it. Thermal probe is not a confirmatory testing device to separate diamond from synthetic mossanite. Synthetic moissanite which has a thermal conductivity very similar to diamond and as a result gives the same reaction to the thermal testers, as diamond. Even highly included diamonds may give false readings.
What has the highest thermal conductivity?
Diamond is the best thermal conductor around room temperature. Diamond has a thermal conductivity of more than 2,000 watts per meter per Kelvin, which is five times higher than the best metals such as copper.
Will a rough diamond give a similar test as a cut and polished diamond under thermal conductivity test?
Yes, a raw diamond will always test as a diamond.
Is a diamond a thermal and electrical conductor?
A diamond is a superior conductor of thermal energy (heat). It's better at this than anything else we know of. But diamond is a poor conductor of electricity. It's actually a pretty good insulator.
What is the thermal conductivity of diamond and how does it compare to other materials?
The thermal conductivity of diamond is very high, around 2,200-2,500 W/mK. This makes it one of the best thermal conductors among natural materials, far surpassing metals like copper and silver.
Can man-made diamonds past the thermal probe test?
Yes, man-made diamonds can pass the thermal probe test because they have similar thermal conductivity properties as natural diamonds. The thermal probe test measures how quickly heat is conducted through a diamond, and both natural and man-made diamonds should have similar results when subjected to this test.
Can a rough diamond be tested by a diamond tester?
Yes, a diamond tester can detect whether a rough diamond is a diamond or not by analyzing its thermal conductivity. However, the tester may not be able to provide information on the specific quality or value of the rough diamond.
Is a diamond conductor?
Diamond is an excellent thermal conductor, conducting heat about five times better than copper. Diamonds are electrical insulators.
How does diamond conduct heat?
Diamond is a good conductor of heat due to its crystal lattice structure, which allows heat to move easily through the material. The strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms in a diamond lattice enable efficient transfer of thermal energy.
