WO1993023204A9 - Element comprime compose de diamants - Google Patents

Element comprime compose de diamants

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WO1993023204A9
WO1993023204A9 PCT/US1993/004675 US9304675W WO9323204A9 WO 1993023204 A9 WO1993023204 A9 WO 1993023204A9 US 9304675 W US9304675 W US 9304675W WO 9323204 A9 WO9323204 A9 WO 9323204A9
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  • the present invention is directed to a novel diamond compact and a method of making the game. More particularly, it is directed to a novel diamond compact having many of the properties of single crystal diamond, and which has been made without the use of the binders, such as cobalt, iron, nickel or silicon, which are used in prior art procedures.
  • the method employed involves compression of particulate diamond under high temperature and pressure (HPHT) and preferably followed by a diamond chemical vapor deposition (CVD) step.
  • HPHT high temperature and pressure
  • CVD diamond chemical vapor deposition
  • Diamond, diamond compacts or compacts made of cubic boron nitride (CBN) are widely used in industry as cutting elements, drilling bits, machining and woodworking tools, and as heat sinks.
  • Conventional techniques used to make these compacts include forming a bonded diamond compact. These techniques involve sintering a layer of individual diamond particles on a substrate, such as cobalt-tungsten carbide, under conditions of high pressure and high temperature in the presence of a binder such as cobalt.
  • a binder such as cobalt.
  • cobalt has been used both as a catalyst for diamond-to- diamond bonding and ag a binding agent for binding the compact to a substrate, such as tungsten carbide.
  • PCD polycrystalline diamond compacts
  • This invention solves the above-cited problems with the use of a HPHT process followed by a CVD process for synthesizing diamond.
  • a HPHT process followed by a CVD process for synthesizing diamond.
  • the compact resulting from the HPHT process is subjected to a CVD process, the result is a composite material whose properties benefit from the use of both processes.
  • the properties of the constituent elements are not substantially degraded by the inventive process.
  • this invention uses a HPHT process to bind or consolidate particulate diamond into a diamond compact.
  • a CVD process can then be used to infiltrate more diamond into the interstices of the diamond composite compact and/or coat the compact with diamond.
  • the HPHT diamond compact is made by subjecting a body of particulate diamond or other superhard material such as CBN to a pressure of from about 50 to about 75 kilobars for a period of from about 1 to about 30 minutes at a temperature from about 1,000°C to about 1,600°C.
  • a body of particulate diamond or other superhard material such as CBN
  • CBN cubic boron nitride
  • any HPHT system such as anvil/girdle, piston/cylinder or multi-anvil systems, can supply the containment pressures necessary for this stage of the process.
  • the diamond compact resulting from the HPHT process is a dense polycrystalline aggregate which substantially retains the thermal properties of the precursor particulate diamond.
  • the coefficient of friction of a polished surface approaches that of single crystal diamond. It has a density of between about 70% and about 95 of diamond. It has a measured thermal conductivity of at least about 800 watts/m°K.
  • the compact without the prior art use of binders has an unexpectedly high thermal conductivity because the thermal conductivity of the precursor material is substantially retained.
  • the compact formed by the HPHT step is suitable for the CVD of a dense, locally-epitaxial, polycrystalline diamond layer having substantial or total infiltration into the pores of the compact.
  • the compact can be formed into many shapes both during and after the HPHT process by various means, such as the use of sacrificial refractory molds during HPHT, or grinding, lapping, laser-cutting, electrical discharge machining (EDM) or etching after HPHT. These methods are inherently less time consuming and use less energy because, after the HPHT step, the compact may not yet be at full hardness and toughness.
  • the compact can be subjected to a CVD process.
  • the CVD coating penetrates the surface pores of the compact to further enhance the mechanical and thermal properties of the compact without the use of any metal binders or fillers.
  • the resulting composite can range from a CVD diamond surface layer sealing the internal portion of the HPHT compact from the external environments to the near total infiltration of the HPHT compact by CVD diamond producing a completely consolidated ceramic ⁇ ceramic type composite of near theoretical density (3.51 g/cc) .
  • the thermal conductivity of the diamond compact formed by the HPHT step is further enhanced by the CVD coating, which itself can have a thermal conductivity of up to about 2000 watts/m°K.
  • the CVD infiltration can be of a material not used to form the compact, such as a CBN . coating on a diamond compact or a diamond coating on a CBN compact.
  • a diamond compact with a CVD coating, as formed by this invention has many uses, such as a heat sink, a wire drawing die, or a cutting tool.
  • the HPHT compact can be infiltrated with a metal to allow bonding to a substrate.
  • the interstices Prior to the metal infiltration, the interstices can be altered by CVD plasma etch or deposit. This can change the texture of the surface or alter the near surface porosity to enhance metal infiltration and bonding.
  • Figure 1 shows a conventional capsule to hold the diamond particulate and exert pressure on it
  • Figures 2A, 2B, 2C and 2D show a monolithic heat sink made with this invention as described in Example 5, 6/2
  • Figures 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D and 3E show wire drawing dies made according to this invention as described in Example 9,
  • Figures 5A and 5B show the process for making the dies and nozzles of Examples 9 and 10,
  • Figure 6A and 6B show standard tooling applications of this invention as described in Example 6,
  • FIG. 7 shows thrust bearings made according to this invention as described in Example 11,
  • Figures 8A and 8B show rotary bearings and shaft seals made according to this invention as described in Example 12, and
  • Figure 9 shows a heat pipe made according to this invention as described in Example 14.
  • a particulate diamond, synthetic or natural, is compacted under high pressure high temperature (HPHT) conditions in any standard HPHT apparatus such as belt/anvil or piston/cylinder.
  • HPHT high pressure high temperature
  • the resulting compact can be fabricated into any geometric shape (e.g.. planar, spherical, round discs, or cylinders) .
  • Figure 1 shows a capsule that is used in these apparatuses so that uniform pressure is exerted on the diamond being compacted.
  • the capsule is defined by conduction disks 2 and heater shell 3. There is an insulation shell 1 surrounding the heater.
  • a pressure transmitting material 4 such as pyrophyllite, NaCl, Kcl, KBr or talc.
  • the 7/2 diamond particulate 6 is placed in a canister 5 which is surrounded by the pressure transmitting material 4.
  • canister is made of a refractory metal, such as molybdenum or zirconium, which may act as a gathering agent.
  • a refractory metal such as molybdenum or zirconium
  • An important factor in the degree of bonding that takes place is the cleanliness and purity of the precursor materials including the canister materials and to a lesser extent the other capsule components. This is typically obtained by a combination of acid leaching, solvent cleaning with ultrasonics, and vacuum or hydrogen heat treatment. The specifics of the crude precursors determine the exact nature of this pretreatment and the choices would be evident to those skilled in the art. Variations on the capsule design are known to those skilled in the art. Pressure is then exerted on the capsule by techniques known in the art.
  • the pressure exerted is between about 50 and about 75 kilobars for between about 1 and about 30 minutes. No catalyst is needed.
  • the temperature is between about 1000°C and about 1600°C. Preferred conditions of pressure, time and temperature are 60 Kbars at 1350°C for 15 minutes.
  • the diamond compact (referred to as the HPHT compact) of this invention substantially retains the thermal conductivity of the precursor particulate diamond. Measured values of 800 watts/m°K have been obtained on compacts made from natural diamond particulate by this invention.
  • the density of the HPHT compact at this point is between about 70% and about 95% of single crystal diamond, i.e. , from about 2.75 g/cc to about 3.25 g/cc, as compared to solid single crystal diamond which has a density of about 3.5 g/cc. The density will depend on the particle size distribution of the precursor diamond particulate.
  • Removal of any carbon or graphitic phase (or other breakdown products of superhard material precursors) that form during HPHT can be achieved by leaching with chemical systems, such as HC1/HN0 3 , H 2 S0 /HN0 3 , bromine or bromine/methanol.
  • chemical systems such as HC1/HN0 3 , H 2 S0 /HN0 3 , bromine or bromine/methanol.
  • shaping of the compact is possible by one or more of a number of techniques, such as grinding, lapping, EDMing, laser cutting, or chemical etching. Shaping of the part can also be partly or fully realized during the HPHT process by the use of sacrificial mold parts according to techniques known to those skilled in the art.
  • the HPHT compact After shaping, the HPHT compact needs to be cleaned of any extraneous matter that may have contaminated it, such as abrasive slurries or cutting fluids, by techniques described above.
  • the diamond compact After the diamond compact has been formed by the HPHT step and, if desired, shaped, it can be provided with a diamond CVD coating of either natural isotopic distribution or enriched isotopic distribution employing known CVD procedures.
  • a diamond CVD coating of either natural isotopic distribution or enriched isotopic distribution employing known CVD procedures.
  • diamond infiltrates into the interstices of the HPHT compact, giving good adhesion, better mechanical properties and improved thermal conductivity without the use of a binder. This results in a consolidation of the HPHT compact into a ceramic/ceramic type composite with a surface layer which effectively seals the interior of the diamond compact away from the external environment.
  • the fabrication of the diamond compact can be influenced by the porosity of the compact, which can be controlled in a number of ways.
  • the particle size distribution (PSD) of the precursor particulate diamond can be varied to adjust the porosity of the compact formed during the HPHT process.
  • PSD particle size distribution
  • a very narrow PSD will give a much more porous structure 10 than a wide PSD which has been optimized for maximum packing (e.g.. particles having diameters ranging from tens of microns to submicron sizes) .
  • Particles having sizes of from about 1000 microns to less than about .01 micron can be used as precursors.
  • the particle shapes of the precursor particle also play a part in the degree of packing.
  • the feedstock produced by micronizing natural or synthetic diamond is irregular and not amenable to shape sorting or accurate size sorting.
  • Crystalline Materials 2411-A Old Crow Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA, 94583, has developed diamond CVD techniques which can produce a tailored PSD and diamond particles having regular habits, such as cubo- octahedral or dodecahedral.
  • these particles can be grown as single crystals or as polycrystalline aggregates.
  • the use of compacts made from these particles should show increased thermal stability in use because of the differential chemical stability of crystallographic surfaces with respect to thermal graphitization. The overall rate of graphitization becomes higher as more of the less thermally stable surfaces are exposed.
  • a more regular habit crystal has a lower surface area to volume ration than a irregularly shaped particle and is, therefore, more thermally stable.
  • the thermal stability is also enhanced by the lack of metallic impurities in the CVD process.
  • choice of the appropriate particulate precursor for example CVD diamond, natural diamond, synthetic diamond or cubic boron nitride (CBN) , and the precursor's constituent parameters, for example, PSD, particle shape, isotopic purity, and impurity content, along with a suitable pressure in the range of 50 to 75 Kilobars, and a suitable temperature in the range of 1,000 to 1,500 °C, will allow targeting of the dimensional, mechanical, and thermal properties of the 11
  • HPHT compact For instance, PSD along with the applied pressure help determine the final density of the compact and the precursor's thermal conductivity puts an upper limit on the thermal conductivity of the HPHT compact.
  • the HPHT compact Prior to actual diamond CVD deposition/infiltration, the HPHT compact can be subjected to a cleaning or etching step using CVD plasma, without a carbonaceous feed gas. This will expose fresh diamond surfaces suitable for enhanced epitaxial growth. In addition, this technique can be used to alter the porosity of the part by etching away part of the structure.
  • Diamond CVD can be implemented with the intention to either infiltrate all or some of the open porosity of the compact. Which route is chosen depends on the end use. If, for example, only the surfaces are sealed, then the process can be quite fast, depending on the CVD technique chosen. This will leave the compact with a large amount of residual closed porosity, which could be used as a containment for a heat transfer medium, as in a heat pipe application. If most or all of the porosity is filled with CVD diamond, then the compact can be viewed as a diamond-to-diamond composite with its performance parameters determined by the relative properties of the
  • HPHT compact and filler (CVD) diamond typically, as the properties of the two materials approach one another, the part should behave like a polycrystalline diamond monolith. As they diverge, the compact behavior should become more like a traditional two-component composite, e.g.. Co-WC.
  • the CVD step can also be used to extend the HPHT compacts dimension to or beyond the desired final dimensions, or to produce a large monolithic compact from a close packed array of HPHT compacts 21 bonded together by CVD 22, as shown in Figure 2.
  • a further advantage of the diamond CVD process is that, as the compact wears down, it can be refurbished if so desired. 12
  • a variation on the CVD step would be to mix two compatible materials, such as diamond and CBN, to produce a true heterogenous composite.
  • a further variation is to infiltrate a metal into the HPHT compact which would act as a binder to a compatible substrate, e.g. , cobalt infiltrate which would allow attachment to a cobalt- tungsten carbide hard tool.
  • the final finishing operation can be accomplished by the same or similar techniques as used in the preliminary shaping of the parts, as discussed above, along with techniques for shaping and finishing of PCD, CBN, or single crystal diamond.
  • One preferred embodiment of the diamond compact is one designed to exhibit the highest thermal conductivity.
  • Such a product is obtained by use of both the HPHT and CVD processes, and requires the use of isotopically pure feedstocks for both the HPHT and the CVD processes.
  • the thermal properties of the constituent precursor are degraded little if at all by the HPHT process step.
  • the HPHT product will, therefore, have properties substantially the same as those of the precursor material.
  • Thermal stability of the product is enhanced by minimizing the levels of metallic and other impurities in the feedstocks, for example by using feedstocks generated totally by a CVD process.
  • the end product of the inventive process is a diamond compact that is all diamond without binders or additives and which substantially retains the unique properties of the precursor diamond particulate, such as high electrical resistance, high thermal transfer coefficient, low thermal expansion coefficient and low coefficient of friction. 13
  • the compacts made by this invention can be used in any of the known uses for diamond compacts. Their unique properties make them substitutable for any applications which use single crystal diamonds, such as industrial tools and heat sinks.
  • a heat sink made by this invention could either be a HPHT compact alone or a CVD/HPHT composite compact depending on the application.
  • the prior art compacts made using cobalt or other binders are inferior for such uses at high temperatures due to their lower thermal conductivity and stability.
  • a diamond particulate having a particle size distribution between about 30 and about 40 microns purchased from Diamond Abrasive Corp. (DAC) under tradename of SND (natural diamond) was used to form a diamond compact under high pressure and high temperature conditions.
  • the diamond particulate distribution has a Gaussian curve with a mean of about 35 microns.
  • This particulate was placed into a pressure capsule such as that shown in Figure 1. The capsule was then subjected to a pressure of about 60 Kbars at about 1350°C for about 15 minutes.
  • the resulting diamond compact was porous with a density between about 70 and about 85% of single crystal diamond.
  • Diamond particulate having optimal particle size distribution was made from a mixture of particulate diamond within ranges of PSD purchased from DAC.
  • the 14 mixture consisted of about 43% of diamond particulate having a PSD range of about 30 to about 40 microns, about 11% of diamond particulate having a PSD range of about 10 to about 20 microns, about 11% of diamond particulate having a PSD range of about 6 to about 12 microns, about 22% of diamond particulate having a PSD range of about 3 to about 6 microns, about 8.5% diamond particulate having a range of about 1 to about 2 microns and about 4.5% of diamond particulate having a PSD range of about 0 to about 0.5 microns.
  • This particulate wag placed in a capsule, such as shown in Figure 1, and subjected to a pressure of about 60 Kbars at about 1350°C for about 15 minutes.
  • the resulting diamond compact was less porous than that produced by the process of Example 1 and had a density of about 92% of single crystal diamond, and a thermal conductivity of about 800 watts/m°k.
  • the thermal conductivity was determined by measuring the thermal diffusivity of the compact using a Flash Type Thermal Diffusivity apparatus using an exponential heat pulse technique, as described in "Technical Support Package on Computerized Analysis of Thermal Diffusivity Data," A.B. Chmielewski et al., NASA Technical Briefs, Vol. 12, No. 9, Item No. 88 (October 1988) .
  • the measured thermal diffusivity was about 1.67 cm 2 /sec. at 500°C. Thermal conductivity is equal to the density times the specific heat times the diffusivity.
  • the thermal conductivity of single crystal diamond is between about 600 watts/m°K and about 1000 watts/m°K.
  • the thermal conductivity of diamond peaks at about 77°K (-173°C) and then decreases as the temperature further increases, substantially leveling off at about 500°K to 600°K (400-500°C) .
  • measurements were made at elevated temperatures and thermal conductivity should get better at lower temperatures.
  • the diamond 15 compact made from particulate having an optimal PSD substantially retained the thermal conductivity of its precursor. An increase in pressure would result in decreased porosity.
  • the compacts produced as described in Examples 1 and 2 were subjected to CVD by ASTex (Applied Science and Technology) , Inc. of 35 Cabot Road, Woburn, MA, 01801, whose specific CVD process is proprietary.
  • the CVD fills the porosity of the surface and the near surface volume, the faster the deposition the less perfect the diamond that is deposited. For a high thermal conductive compact, slower deposition is required to get a more pure deposition.
  • the diamond compact made from 30 to 40 micron particulate is very porous and, therefore, there is more for the CVD coating to lock into and fill.
  • the CVD coating ranges from about 5 to 30 microns in the surface. The CVD coating seals and finishes the surface.
  • an isotopically pure CVD precursor is used for the HPHT step, such as that used in Example 2.
  • Precursor materials can range in thermal conductivity from about 600 watts/m°K to about 3000 watts/m°K, depending on the application.
  • the HPHT step is tuned, as discussed above, to yield a maximum density of about 90% to 95% of single crystal diamond in the diamond compact; i.e.. using a pressure at about 60 Kbars and a temperature at about 1350° for about 15 minutes.
  • the compact can be used as a heat sink due to its high thermal conductivity of 800 watts/m°K, as discussed in Example 2. There has been no degradation of the thermal conductivity 16/1 of the precursor diamond particulate.
  • a CVD coating can also increase the total thermal conductivity of the composite by providing a superior surface finish which enhances thermal coupling.
  • the CVD coating should be sufficient to seal the surface porosity allowing 100 of the surface area of the compact to be used for thermal transfer to the bulk.
  • a lower density HPHT compact such as that produced in Example 1
  • the CVD coating will increase the coupling ability because the surface is no longer porous and more surface contact is possible.
  • the coating infiltrates into the bulk of the compact making a superior heat sink.
  • the thermal conductivity of the compact with the CVD coating was not measured but it is expected that the overall thermal conductivity will be altered up.
  • Example 2 the same process is followed as in Example 1 except that the component HPHT parts are fabricated to close tolerances to allow for close packing of the parts, assembled into the desired array as shown in Figures 2A (top view) and 2C (side view) , and then subjected to CVD. Close packing of the HPHT parts enables the CVD layer to bridge and fill any residual gaps 20, as shown in Figures 2B (top view) and 2D (side view) .
  • the choice of CVD coating is dependent on the applications for the heat sink. For example, if the composite is bonded to a mechanically stable metal backplate the coating can be about 50 microns thick. If the composite is to be stabilized mechanically by CVD, then the layer can be-of greater thickness such as 500 microns. 16/2 Example 6 Standard Tooling Applications
  • a CVD coated compact is produced employing the processes disclosed in Examples 2 and 3 are followed.
  • the highest mechanical strength precursor was chosen, such as a diamond precursor with little or no metallic inclusions and substantially free of any mechanical flaws (. , highest quality synthetic or natural diamond) .
  • the CVD diamond is applied to the cutting side of the tool to infiltrate the residual porosity, further improving the physical properties such as hardness and toughness, as well as enhancing the thermal properties.
  • the HPHT component is then infiltrated elsewhere in its volume with material suitable for bonding to a substrate.
  • the use of the CVD coating results in an enhanced hardness, as evidenced by the fact that it takes two or three times longer to grind or lap down the compact with diamond abrasion, as compared to the HPHT natural diamond compacts alone.
  • the CVD process results in either a partial infiltration of the HPHT compact, see Figure 6a, or a total infiltration of the HPHT compact, see Figure 6b.
  • the CVD diamond 60 is deposited on the cutting edge 68 of the compact.
  • CVD then infiltrates and bonds 61 the CVD diamond 60 to the compact 62.
  • Brazing metal or alloy 63 is then infiltrated into and bonded to the HPHT compact 62 on the noncutting edge 70 which is then bonded to a substrate 64, such as cobalt-tungsten carbide.
  • CVD infiltrates the HPHT compact 65 on the cutting edge 69.
  • the brazing metal or alloy 66 infiltrates the HPHT compact on the noncutting edge 71.
  • the composite is then bonded to a substrate 67, such as tungsten carbide, on the noncutting edge 71.
  • Stand alone tooling is produced employing the HPHT and CVD processes as discussed in Examples 1, 2 and 3 can be used.
  • the HPHT step the highest mechanical strength precursor is chosen, as discussed in Example 6.
  • the HPHT compact is then infiltrated with material suitable for stand alone applications, including complete superhard material infiltration using CVD.
  • material suitable for stand alone applications including complete superhard material infiltration using CVD.
  • Such materials include but are not limited to diamond CVD and CBN CVD.
  • a metal such as cobalt could be infiltrated as a toughening agent.
  • HPHT precursor is created f rom CVD 1 diamond having high intrinsic thermal stability, such as CVD diamond without metallic impurities and, preferably, Crystalline Materials product, using the procedure of Example 1 or Example 2 followed by the procedure disclosed in Examples 3 and 4.
  • a particulate diamond precursor having the highest mechanical and thermally stability 32 is placed around a refractory sacrificial metal core 30 or shell 31.
  • the HPHT step is performed as described in Examples 1 and 2, and then the refractory core is removed by chemical means, such as acid leaching, as shown in Figures 3C and 3D, to form a die of about 5 mm in thickness and about 15 mm in diameter.
  • a CVD coating can be applied, as in Example 3, to fill the residual porosity of the shaped HPHT component to obtain maximum density and strength.
  • the CVD process makes the wire drawing hole a size suitable for finish by standard wire drawing die fabrication techniques.
  • the compact can then bonded to tungsten carbide or a similar support.
  • the wire drawing hole can be shaped after 19 the HPHT step by standard means, such as laser drilling or ultrasonic machining.
  • Example 10 Nozzles for Abrasive Slurries. Liquids, or Gas Streams
  • HPHT compact is formed in a shape suitable for a nozzle, nozzles for abrasive slurries. Liquids or gas streams are fabricated as shown in figures 4A, 4B and 4C.
  • Examples 1, 2 and 3, and employing shaping techniques as described in Examples 6, 7 and 8, cylindrical diamond compacts with CVD coating are prepared.
  • the resulting compacts are applied to the opposed flat surfaces of a cylindrical metal carrier, to forma thru9t bearing as shown in Figure 7.
  • a thrust bearing made of diamond is of great use, as discussed in Polycrystalline Diamond Creates Superior Thrust Bearings, S.C. Horman, Finer Points, pp 15-16, 24, Sept. 1991. This paper discusses PCDS as good thrust bearings, the diamond compacts of this invention are superior as thrust bearings because they are cheaper, easier to fabricate and thermally more stable.
  • the 20 seal or bearing is a cylindrical compact 81 bonded to a substrate 82 which, in turn is bonded to shaft 80.
  • the seal or bearing may be formed in two segments, as shown in Figure 8A, or in more segments, (e.g.. four, as shown in Figure 8B) for ease of application to shaft 80.
  • a tool useful for in vivo use is obtained employing the procedures described in Examples 1, 2 and 3.
  • the precursor diamond used in the HPHT step cannot contain any impurities that may leach out into the body, such as cobalt. Further, the precursor should be pure diamond, e.g. , purified natural or CVD diamond.
  • the CVD step is used to fill the HPHT component to maximum density and strength for use as a blood vessel router or other tools where chemical and mechanical stability to prevent contamination is a concern. However, if residual porosity is desired to enable the compact to act as an anchor for regrowing tissue, all or portions of the compact can be left uncoated using standard masking techniques.
  • a HPHT compact 90 is formed to have a porosity allowing for heat transfer fluid. The porosity is optimized depending on the chosen heat transfer fluid and thermal environment.
  • a CVD coating 91 is applied to three sides of the compact as an encapsulant layer. This composite is then bonded to a metal substrate heat sink 92.
  • the heat transfer fluid (not shown) is injected into the porous diamond compact 90 during one of the sealing operations or is injected afterwards through a resealable port via a channel in the metal substrate heat sink or the CvD diamond layer.
  • a 21 heat pipe works by using the evaporation/condensation cycle of a heat transfer fluid.
  • the fluid is chosen on the basis of the desired operating temperatures of the heat source side (CVD diamond layer) and the heat sink side (metal substrate)
  • the pore volume and size is then chosen so that the liquid phase of the working fluid goes by capillary action, up the surfaces of the porous diamond compact 90 from a cold zone 94 to a hot zone 93 while not impeding the flow of the vapor phase of the working fluid in the reverse direction.
  • the heat pipe cycle can result in thermal transfer rates on the order of 5 to 10 times greater than solid state thermal conduction.
  • Examples of these composites are diamond/CBN, diamond/diamond, CBN/CBN and CBN/Diamond. These composites have many applications in industry in harsh environments or for heat engine parts such as piston heads where mechanical, thermal, and chemical stability are extremely desirable.
  • Examples of these composites are diamond or CBN compacts infiltrated with cobalt, iron, nickel, titanium, or silicon.
  • the HPHT process of Examples 1 or Example 2 was adjusted (higher temperature, lower pressure) so as to produce 22 partial graphitization of the natural diamond precursor.
  • the pressure was decreased to about 58 Kbars and the temperature was increased to about 1400°C.
  • the resultant HPHT compact had a blackish cast with somewhat reduced physical and thermal properties.
  • the HPHT compact was formed by cutting, lapping, and polishing into gemstone shapes with surfaces suitable for diamond CVD.
  • the CVD process was applied to give substantial amounts of graphitic phase to achieve a deep black surface color while maintaining a relatively high degree of hardness.
  • the CVD coating had a thickness of between about 15 microns and about 20 microns. The degree of infiltration and the final CVD surface thickness are be determined by economic factors and the requirements for polishing the piece to a gemstone finish.

Abstract

On obtient un élément comprimé, composé de 70 à 95 diamants ou de nitrure de bore cubique (ou d'autres matériaux extra-durs) sans liants usuels, sans catalyseurs et/ou sans solvants et dont la conductivité thermique est d'au moins 800 watts/m°K, en soumettant un élément (5) constitué essentiellement par des diamants particulaires ou d'autres matériaux extra-durs (6) à une étape de pression et de température élevées (HPHT), au cours de laquelle la pression appliquée est sensiblement uniforme. L'élément comprimé à base de diamant est alors soumis à un dépôt en phase gazeuse par procédé chimique (CVD) du même matériau ou d'un matériau extra-dur différent pour pénétrer dans les interstices de l'élément comprimé par HPHT. Le revêtement par CVD peut atteindre environ 2 000 watts/m°K. Après les étapes de HPHT et de CVD, l'élément comprimé conserve sensiblement les propriétés thermiques et chimiques des matériaux extra-durs qui le constituent.
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