Breakthrough in Diamond Synthesis Achieved at Atmospheric Pressure

Researchers develop a new method to grow diamonds using a liquid metal alloy at 1 atm pressure and 1025°C, challenging traditional high-pressure techniques.

A team at the Institute for Basic Science in South Korea successfully grew diamonds under atmospheric conditions, bypassing the need for high pressures used in conventional methods.
The new technique utilizes a liquid metal alloy of gallium, iron, nickel, and silicon, significantly reducing the typical pressure and temperature requirements for diamond synthesis.
Diamonds were formed in just 150 minutes using this method, compared to the billions of years required for natural diamond formation and the extended periods needed for other synthetic processes.
The process allows for the growth of diamond films without the need for a diamond seed, a common requirement in other synthetic methods.
This innovation opens up possibilities for more efficient production of diamonds for industrial applications and research, potentially transforming the market and scientific studies.