Table of Contents

Diamonds todayThe Structure of DiamondImpurities in diamondOptical absorption and colourLuminescenceThe morphology of diamondGeometric defects in the diamond latticeMechanical propertiesStrength and fracturePlastic deformation of diamondPolishing and shaping diamondMechanical differences between diamondsFrictionPolycrystaline diamond (PCD)Applications and Wear of DiamondWear and surface characteristicsTurning, boring and millingGrinding; Sawing and drillingMicellaneous applicationsAppendix 1 Some numerical valuesAppendix 2 Units and conversion factors