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Method for synthesizing solids such as diamond and products produced thereby

US6342195B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 1997
Grant dateJan 29, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC01B32/26
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to methods for the synthesis of various solids such as diamonds, diamonds films, boron nitride and other similar materials. This invention specifically relates to utilizing novel sources of reaction species (e.g., in the case of diamond formation, novel sources of carbon and/or hydrogen and/or seeds) for the manufacture of various materials and the use of such materials for various commercial purposes.

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