Trends and future for the emerging diamond deposition technology

Diamond coatings, by virtue of their excellent properties, are expected to play a significant positive role in our lives. This review briefly covers the methods used for their preparation and characterization. A few typical applications of the diamond films are considered and explained. Status of th...

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Published in:Indian journal of engineering and materials sciences 2000-10, Vol.7 (5-6), p.237-242
Main Author: Dua, A K
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Diamond coatings, by virtue of their excellent properties, are expected to play a significant positive role in our lives. This review briefly covers the methods used for their preparation and characterization. A few typical applications of the diamond films are considered and explained. Status of the field, both in the international and national context, is elaborated with the contributions from the author's laboratory receiving a rather detailed description. Our perceptions regarding the future trends in the field are also described. (Examples include cutting tools comprised of diamond-coated cemented carbide, among others.)
ISSN:0971-4588