System and method for producing synthetic diamond

Details System and method for producing synthetic diamond System and method for producing synthetic diamond

2007-08-21

2007-08-21

Kunemund, Robert (Department: 1722)

Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;

Forming from vapor or gaseous state

With a step of measuring, testing, or sensing

C117S089000, C117S104000, C117S929000, C423S446000

Reexamination Certificate

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10409982

ABSTRACT:
Synthetic monocrystalline diamond compositions having one or more monocrystalline diamond layers formed by chemical vapor deposition, the layers including one or more layers having an increased concentration of one or more impurities (such as boron and/or isotopes of carbon), as compared to other layers or comparable layers without such impurities. Such compositions provide an improved combination of properties, including color, strength, velocity of sound, electrical conductivity, and control of defects. A related method for preparing such a composition is also described, as well as a system for use in performing such a method, and articles incorporating such a composition.

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