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What Equipment is Used to Grow Lab Diamonds? 5 Key Methods Explained

Lab diamonds are created using two main techniques: High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) and Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD). Each method uses specialized equipment to simulate the natural conditions under which diamonds form.

High Pressure High Temperature (HPHT) Method

What Equipment is Used to Grow Lab Diamonds? 5 Key Methods Explained

This method involves using a large machine capable of generating extreme pressure and temperature. The machine is designed to handle pressures exceeding 870,000 lbs. per square inch and temperatures ranging from 1300 to 1600 degrees Celsius.

1. Cubic Press

The Cubic Press uses pistons located throughout the machine to create high temperature and pressure from different directions.

2. Belt Press

The Belt Press generates high pressure using two strong pistons that apply equal pressure in opposite directions. The process starts with a small diamond seed and highly refined graphite. When the machine is activated, the catalyst mixture, containing metals and powders, turns into a molten form due to high pressure and temperature. This molten mixture dissolves the refined graphite, which then forms layers over the diamond seed. After cooling, an HPHT synthetic diamond is formed.

Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) Method

In the CVD method, a small chamber is used to grow diamonds. The chamber contains a "seed crystal" and is filled with gases, typically carbon-rich gases. The gases are heated to around 800 degrees Celsius. Under these conditions, the gases begin to deposit carbon atoms onto the seed crystal, layer by layer, causing the diamond to grow in a square-shaped crystal form.

Both methods require precise control over pressure, temperature, and the chemical environment to successfully grow diamonds in a laboratory setting. The equipment used in each method is specifically designed to mimic the natural processes that occur deep within the Earth, where diamonds naturally form.

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