Material properties
DIAMONEX® DLC is a conformal, superhard and low friction coating of an amorphous form of carbon with diamond bonds. Amorphous carbon is a material whose properties resemble, but do not duplicate, those of natural Diamond.
| Material Properties | |
|---|---|
| Hardness (Vickers) | 1,000 - 3,000 (formulation dependent) |
| Friction | <0.1 (as-deposited) |
| Coating Thickness | 0.001 - 10µm |
| Max. Working Temp. | 500°C |
| Deposition Temp. | <150°C |
| Chemical Resistance | Inert |
| Electrical Resistivity | 10 6 - 10 12 (ohm-cm) |
| Coating Finish | Identical to subst |
| Refractive Index | 1.5-2.1 (depending upong formulation) |
