and would it be efficient? would you only be able to tip the blade, or could you make the entire blade, or even the entire sword, out of one industrially produced diamond using current diamond processing methods?
2006-09-26 08:55:22 · 20 answers · asked by zingowner 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
In theory a diamond sword could be made but it would not be much use as such. Diamonds are hard, mohs 10, but brittle. It would be like making a glass sword, pretty but not very practical.
2006-09-26 08:58:30 · answer #1 · answered by christopher N 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-29 14:12:30 · answer #2 · answered by montogomery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The most strongest drill bits in the world are diamond tipped (black diamond) which gives you an idea of how strong it is. A diamonds weak points depend on its shape and how it is cut. Steel cannot cut diamond. Diamonds are used to cut diamonds. So to answer your question a diamond edge bladed steal sword would possibly be ridiculously tough. Mind you that the edge is made up of discontinuous individual diamonds with a sharp edge which would then allow the sword the properties of steel but the edge to be so hard that it never breaks, or needs sharpening and yet is flexible since the edge is discontinuous. lol
2016-03-19 03:45:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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All "hardness" really measures is a material's resistance to deformation (such as scratching, bending, etc.). "Toughness" measures a material's resistance to fracture (e.g. how much energy it can absorb before it breaks). In essence, a diamond is hard, but not tough. Diamond is actually relatively tough compared to most stones (toughness value of around .5–10 MPa·m1/2), but it is not close to that of steel (around 50 MPa·m1/2). Steel is an alloy and it can have vastly different molecular compositions which can significantly impact the performance of the steel (especially when a smith knows how to properly utilize those properties). The heat treatment process can cause the atoms within the steel to arrange in different structures as well, which also effects the swords attributes. In a Japanese sword the edge is generally made of a harder phase of steel (in the form of martensite), whereas the back and sides are tougher, this allows the back and sides to act as a shock absorber for the edge. Because of this metal based swords are far superior. In fact, you can even look at what some smiths have done using modern steel to make swords (e.g. Howard Clark is reknowned for his swords made of modern L6 steel with a bainite back - for all intents and purposes a virtually indestructible blade under normal use).
2016-04-04 00:09:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think a diamond sword would be extremely heavy and difficult to wield. I imagine it would be shaped like a long shard in order to do this. I don't think it would be as sharp as a steel sword could be and as mentioned several times already, it would likely shatter from its own weight, because diamond is brittle. The largest refined diamond in the world is only about as big as a billiard ball and weighs 273.85 carats (about 1.93 ounces - a typical glass of water is 8 ounces).
I'm thinking a steel sword with a serated edge made from small diamonds would be sharp and very forboding, and would probably glisten very nicely in the sunshine :)
2006-09-26 09:12:10 · answer #5 · answered by TrickMeNicely 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, diamond is strong but not tough. A diamond sword would cut very well but shatter very easily.
A lot of misunderstanding about hard materials I am afraid.
You could have a steel sword with a "diamond like" coating. That would be good
2006-09-26 09:10:10 · answer #6 · answered by andyoptic 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamonds are a crystal. Can you imagine the size it would have to be to get a sword. Diamonds only cut along certain lines so I don't think you could ever get the shape. A diamond is very fragile and would shatter on the first impact.
2006-09-26 09:04:40 · answer #7 · answered by Barkley Hound 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would imagine with enough money an entire sword could be made of diamon.
It wouldn't be efficient as a sword because the first time it was used it would shatter.
Diamond is hard, but it is also, to a certain extent, brittle.
2006-09-26 08:58:28 · answer #8 · answered by timc_fla 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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and would it be efficient? would you only be able to tip the blade, or could you make the entire blade, or even the entire sword, out of one industrially produced diamond using current diamond processing methods?
2015-08-06 04:14:56 · answer #9 · answered by Kirstin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either it would be a tiny sword, or you'd need one huge diamond. It would not be practical as diamond while extremely hard is still brittle so striking something with this sword would no doubt shatter it.
2006-09-26 08:59:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋