Detonation synthesis ultradispersed diamonds: properties and applications

Published data on the properties of a novel nanomaterial viz., detonation synthesis ultradispersed diamonds (UDD), are summarised and systematised for the first time. Certain properties of UDD synthesised under different conditions are compared. Particular attention is drawn to substantiation of the cluster model of UDD and the fractal nature of their aggregates. The potential application fields of UDD are considered. Operating parameters of new materials are presented. The bibliography includes 110 references.