Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need:
- Kiln or other source of heat capable of reaching 1500 degrees (F).
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Step 1
Find a source of heat capable of reaching temperatures of at least 1500 fahrenheit (such as a kiln).
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Step 2
Place the diamond within the heat source.
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Step 3
Once the temperature rises to nearly 1500 degrees, the diamond should vaporize, leaving nothing behind so long as oxygen is present.
Comments
cclough said
on 4/28/2008 I mixed it up with the temperature needed within a vacuum (easier to attain this temperature). A temperature that high will melt it, rather than burn it. There are lots of methods to "destroy" a diamond I suppose.
rabrrrrrr said
on 4/26/2008 I think you'll find the boiling point for diamond is around 8700 degrees Fahrenheit.