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Diamond’s Melting Point Was Off by Over 1,000 Degrees, New Laser Experiment Finds
Key Takeaways
- A new study published Aug. 13 in Nature Physics used an ultraviolet laser to create shock waves in synthetic diamond plates, yielding the most precise measurement of diamond’s melting point yet.
- The new measurement indicates previous experiments were off by more than 1,300 F (700 C).
- The finding may resolve a 2,240 F (1,244 C) discrepancy between experimental data and theoretical models of diamond’s melting point.
- More accurate data on diamond’s melting behavior could improve nuclear fusion experiments and studies of giant planets.
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