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Smooth surface CVD diamond films and method for producing same

US5523121A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 1994
Grant dateJun 4, 1996
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Expiry dateMar 31, 2014

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

Abstract

Chemical vapor deposition method for producing a fine grained smooth growth surfaced diamond film on a substrate employs a hydrogen/hydrocarbon gaseous atmosphere containing an amount of nitrogen effective to inhibit the growth of the diamond grains deposited on the substrate.

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