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Are you looking for a material that is both highly efficient at heat dissipation and extremely robust? Chromium-plated CVD diamond substrates might be the answer.
Simply put, it involves plating a layer of chromium onto the ultra-hard diamond surface. This isn't for looks; it solves a major problem: making the diamond stick firmly to metals or other base materials.
This chromium layer acts as a “super adhesive.” At high temperatures, it reacts with the diamond to form a strong transitional layer, multiplying the bonding strength between the diamond and the substrate beneath. This means the coating is much less likely to peel off, resulting in an exceptionally sturdy structure.
The benefits are tangible:
First, dramatically extended tool life. Cutting or grinding tools made with it can last over 10 times longer than traditional tools when machining challenging materials like composites or high-silicon aluminum alloys.
Second, top-tier thermal management. Diamond is already the best-known conductor of heat, and the chromium plating ensures a reliable connection to components like chips, making it ideal for cooling high-end electronics.
Consequently, chromium-plated CVD diamond substrates are becoming key in advanced precision machining, laser optics, and next-generation high-power chip thermal management. They bring diamond's exceptional properties into real-world industrial applications.
