Patent ID: 7887631
Filing Date: 2011-02-15
Classification: B01J,B30B,C01B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for growing a synthetic diamond comprising a split-sphere apparatus including: a growth chamber comprising an outer body having a cavity formed therein, a reaction core and a plurality of dies positioned to apply pressure to said reaction core, said reaction core and said plurality of dies located within said cavity; at least one manifold allowing access to said growth chamber; and a plurality of safety clamps positioned on opposite sides of said growth chamber; wherein said growth chamber and said plurality of safety clamps are comprised of a material having a tensile strength of about 120,000-200,000 psi, a yield strength of about 100,000-160,000 psi, an elongation of about 10-20%, an area reduction of about 40-50%, an impact strength of about 30-40 ft-lbs, and a hardness greater than 320 BHN.