LLNL Scientists Edge Closer to Synthesizing ‘Super-Diamond’ Carbon Phase Predicted to Outperform Diamond

Supercomputer simulations predicting the synthesis pathways for the elusive BC8 “super-diamond”, involving shock compressions of diamond precursor, inspire ongoing Discovery Science experiments at NIF

Diamond is the strongest material known. However, another form of carbon has been predicted to be even tougher than diamond. The challenge is how to create it on Earth.

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