You’ve learned about diamond wheels and polishing paste. Now, let’s look at the key ingredient: synthetic diamond powder.
How Do They Make It?
Scientists don’t use giant presses to make powder! They recreate the conditions deep inside the Earth where diamonds form.
The Recipe: They start with a source of carbon, like graphite (the same material in pencil lead).
After this process, the man-made diamond is crushed and carefully sorted into different-sized grains to make the powder.
What Is It Used For?
This super-hard powder is the “magic dust” for industry! It’s used in:
Abrasive Grits: For diamond grinding wheels and saw blades.
Polishing Compounds: Mixed into a paste to polish stones, metals, and glass.
Super-Coatings: Added to paints or electroplating to make surfaces extra tough and wear-resistant.
So, synthetic diamond powder is a man-made, super-hard grit that gives all kinds of tools their cutting and polishing power