Abstract:
Disclosed herein is an apparatus and method for growing a diamond. The apparatus for growing a diamond comprises: a reaction cell that is configured to grow the diamond therein; a main heater including a main heating surface that is arranged along a first inner surface of the reaction cell; and a sub-heater including a sub-heating surface that is arranged along a second inner surface of the reaction cell, the second inner surface being non-parallel with the first inner surface.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a method of growing a diamond, including the steps of providing a diamond seed in a reaction chamber; providing a protective layer above the diamond seed; providing a catalyst above the protective layer; providing a carbon source above the catalyst; applying pressure to the reaction chamber; heating the catalyst to a first temperature; holding the first temperature for a first duration; heating the catalyst to a second temperature; and holding the second temperature for a second duration.
Abstract:
An apparatus for growing a synthetic diamond comprises a growth chamber, at least one manifold allowing access to the growth chamber, and a plurality of safety clamps positioned on opposite sides of the growth chamber; wherein the growth chamber and the plurality of safety clamps are comprised of a material having a tensile strength of about 120,000-200,000 psi, a yield strength of about 100,000-160,000 psi, an elongation of about 10-20%, an area reduction of about 40-50%, an impact strength of about 30-40 ft-lbs, and a hardness greater than 320 BHN.