Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Diamond

CVD diamonds are high-performance materials that combine exceptional optical, thermal, and electronic properties, making them indispensable in advanced optical, electronic, and industrial applications. Known for their remarkable properties such as high thermal conductivity, optical transparency, and mechanical hardness, CVD diamonds have become crucial for applications in photonics, electronics, and high-tech industries.

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Type
Key Specifications
Key Features
Applications
⦁ Transmission: Broad range (UV to IR)
⦁ High thermal conductivity: ~2000 W/mK
⦁ Hardness: 10 Mohs
⦁ Superior optical transparency
⦁ Excellent thermal dissipation
⦁ Resistance to wear and harsh environments
⦁ High-power laser optics
⦁ IR windows and thermal lenses
⦁ Aerospace and military systems
⦁ Optical clarity: Exceptional
⦁ Thermal conductivity: >2200 W/mK
⦁ Isotropic optical properties
⦁ Zero birefringence for precision optics
⦁ High radiation resistance
⦁ Durable and reliable
⦁ Raman spectroscopy
⦁ High-power laser systems
⦁ Space and harsh environment optics
⦁ Low scattering properties
⦁ Enhanced optical clarity
⦁ High stability
⦁ Optimized for Raman spectroscopy
⦁ High signal-to-noise ratio
⦁ Precision surface quality
⦁ Raman systems for material analysis
⦁ Molecular diagnostics
⦁ Research in chemistry and physics
⦁ Stable quantum properties
⦁ Engineered defects (e.g., NV centers)
⦁ Wide optical transparency
⦁ Ideal for quantum computing and sensing
⦁ High magnetometric sensitivity
⦁ Single-photon emission
⦁ Quantum computing
⦁ High-sensitivity magnetometry
⦁ Advanced photonic circuits
⦁ Bandgap: 5.5 eV
⦁ High thermal conductivity: ~2000-2200 W/mK
⦁ Breakdown voltage: Extremely high
⦁ Radiation hardness
⦁ High-frequency capability
⦁ Stable in high-power applications
⦁ High-frequency transistors
⦁ Power semiconductors
⦁ Nuclear and particle detectors

Optical Grade Polycrystalline Diamond

Optical Grade Polycrystalline Diamond is a high-performance material made of multiple diamond grains. It is known for its excellent optical transparency over a broad wavelength range, from UV) to infrared (IR). With unmatched thermal conductivity, it is ideal for applications requiring high heat dissipation, such as high-power laser optics, thermal lenses, and IR windows. Its exceptional hardness and resistance to wear also make it suitable for challenging environments like aerospace and military applications.

Optical Grade Single Crystal Diamond

Optical Grade Single Crystal Diamond features unparalleled optical clarity and high thermal conductivity, making it perfect for applications where precision is critical. It is widely used in Raman spectroscopy, high-power laser optics, and advanced optical systems. The material’s isotropic properties eliminate birefringence, ensuring minimal optical distortion. Single crystal diamonds also exhibit excellent durability and radiation resistance, making them ideal for use in space and harsh environments.

Raman Diamond

Raman Diamonds are specially designed for Raman spectroscopy applications. With their high optical clarity and low scattering properties, these diamonds enhance the sensitivity and resolution of Raman systems. They are widely used in material analysis, molecular diagnostics, and advanced research in chemistry and physics.

Color Center Diamond

Color Center CVD Diamonds are engineered with defects or impurities that create optical centers, enabling unique applications in quantum computing, sensing, and single-photon sources. Common color centers include nitrogen-vacancy (NV) centers, which are highly sought after for their stable quantum properties at room temperature. These diamonds are also used in high-sensitivity magnetometry and advanced photonic circuits.

Electronic Grade Diamond

Electronic Grade CVD Diamond is an advanced material tailored for high-power electronic applications. With its exceptional thermal conductivity, wide bandgap, and high breakdown voltage, it is ideal for devices like high-frequency transistors, power semiconductors, and radiation detectors. These diamonds are also used in particle accelerators and nuclear instrumentation due to their superior radiation hardness.