The additive consists of diamond particles smaller than 10nm in size which are produced alongside Carbodeon’s existing uDiamond NanoDiamond products, but with a newly designed surface chemistry to suit fluoropolymer materials.The surface chemistry enables the particles to disperse into the coatings without becoming agglomerated, resulting in an extremely high diamond surface area.This enables the additive to work at very low concentrations, reducing the cost, and suiting it for use in wider market areas.
This is Carbodeon’s second application-specific uDiamond NanoDiamond product. In January the company launched uDiamond Plating Additive for Electroless Nickel, a NanoDiamond additive that is said to enhance wear resistance and tribology properties without compromising corrosion resistance.