Thursday 24 October 2013

The Multiple Uses of Diamond Powder

The way that Mother Nature works is truly amazing, because no one would have ever imagined that something as precious as a diamond would come from the deepest depths of earth. A piece of black stone, when pressurised to the greatest of levels would become a translucent stone, which when polished would become one of the most precious stones in the world.

 While many would think that a diamond is only meant for purposes of making jewellery, the fact remains that there are several things you can do with this stone. For instance, when a diamond is being cut and polished, there is a little bit that would certainly be chipped off. Ever wondered what happens to that excess? Quite often, that excess is powdered and this diamond powder finds plenty of usage in the fabrication of industrial tools.

 Several specialised cutting, grinding and polishing tools make use of this powder, because even in its powder form, diamonds are the hardest substance known to man. In the same way, diamond paste is also used in a range of machines, especially for polishing of delicate surfaces such as glass. Even ceramic can be made to look as good as new, by using this paste. Quite often, this paste is mixed with water and poured into a spray bottle for use.

 However, it has to be kept in mind that diamonds in powder or paste form are quite expensive and slightly difficult to source. Equipment made using these, in the hands of experts, can lead to exquisite results!