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can diamonds be dissolved

Started by ggm, Jul 08 2005 02:45 AM

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Posted 08 July 2005 - 02:45 AM

Is it possible to dissolve diamonds

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Posted 09 July 2005 - 09:55 AM

Not at standard atmospheric pressure and room temperature.

However, the melting point of diamond is around 6400 degrees Fahrenheit. At that temperature you could certainly dissolve diamond into other matter.
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