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Perhaps the question is directed at the application of a thin film of diamond that coats the substrate ("base material") of some semiconductor (or solid state) components. Diamond, an allotrope of carbon, has a high thermal conductivity. Heat moves through diamond like a rocket compared to other stuff like aluminum or copper. That's called thermal conductivity. A laser can be used in a special carbon rich atmosphere to cause a diamond film to "plate out" and "coat" a surface. On a finished product, the diamond-coated surface now conducts heat away from sensitive or highly heat loaded components quickly so it can be radiated away from the spacecraft. (Remember that there is no convection cooling in space!)
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How are diamonds used as a natural resource?
Eighty percent of all diamonds mined are used as industrial diamonds, to improve the cutting and precision of industrial tools.
What are diamonds used for in germ-stones?
If you mean gemstones, diamonds are the top ranked gemstones, and are used as investments and adornments.
How can diamonds be made artificially. How do synthetic diamonds differ from natural cost?
Diamonds are made artificially by simulating the conditions deep in the mantle where natural diamonds are formed: very high pressure and very high temperature. Any source of carbon can be used (I saw a documentary on making diamonds once where they used peanut butter to provide the carbon). Synthetic diamonds will always be less expensive than natural diamonds, therefore the jewelry business now requires natural diamonds that have been cut to have LASER etched identification codes to prove authenticity. This only became necessary after techniques were perfected to reliably get colorless synthetic diamonds.
What is geminite used for?
Geminite is a variety of diamond simulants used in jewelry, with a similar appearance to natural diamonds. It is often used as an affordable alternative to real diamonds due to its lower cost. Geminite can be used in various jewelry pieces such as rings, earrings, and necklaces.
What are some diamonds that are also names?
Some diamonds that are also used as given names include Tiffany, Marquise, and Emerald.
What uses gold for protection?
Lunar Spacecraft
What are black diamonds used for?
Black diamonds are usually used for jewelery when they are so identified. When not identified as such, they are probably used as industrial diamonds.
How many diamonds are used the US each year?
About 80% of all diamonds mined are industrial diamonds, and these are the most commonly used diamonds everywhere. This use of diamonds is not measured in number of diamonds, but in tons.
What can cut through diamonds other than diamonds?
Diamonds are used to cut -- cleve or saw -- diamonds. In higher-tech-equipped facilities a laser can be used.
Why diamonds are used for cutting rocks and glasses?
Diamonds are used to enhance cutting tools, because diamonds are the hardest mineral.
Can you name the spacecraft used before the space shuttle?
The Apollo spacecraft.
What is a spacecraft that can be used again and again?
The shuttle program was a spacecraft that was reusable.
Can diamonds be used for tools?
Yes, most diamonds mined -- about 80% -- are industrial diamonds that are only used in tools. Industrial diamonds improve precision, durability, and use.
What was the spacecraft used by Kathryn Sullivan?
what was the name of the spacecraft used when Kathy Sullivan walked in otter space
What are diamond used in?
Diamonds are used in jewelry and other decorative items such as crowns. Smaller diamonds are used in abrasives and crystal cutting tools.
What are yellow diamonds used for?
Yellow diamonds are gemstones, and are used in jewelery and for other adornments.
How much diamonds are used in Texas?
about 90,000 diamonds are in Texas.
