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HF-CVD method for forming diamond

US5424096A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 1994
Grant dateJun 13, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/30
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Diamond is produced by chemical vapor deposition on a substrate by hot filament activation of a hydrogen-hydrocarbon gas mixture. An edge of the substrate faces the filament at a distance; therefrom up to about 1 mm. and preferably about 0.3-0.7 mm., and the substrate is moved relative to the filament to maintain this spacing as diamond forms thereon. Diamond formation proceeds at an improved rate, and in single crystal configuration under certain conditions.

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