2006-11-26 12:53:29 · 6 answers · asked by goodguy7 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
To generate war in Africa and to give a way to musicians and other celebrities to spend part of their money .
2006-11-27 09:06:16 · answer #1 · answered by Blacklikeme. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dominant industrial use of diamond is in cutting, drilling, grinding, and polishing. Most uses of diamonds in these technologies do not require large diamonds; in fact, most diamonds that are gem-quality except for their small size, can find an industrial use. Diamonds are embedded in drill tips or saw blades, or ground into a powder for use in grinding and polishing applications. Specialized applications include use in laboratories as containment for high pressure experiments, high-performance bearings, and limited use in specialized windows.
2006-11-26 12:57:31 · answer #2 · answered by discoganya 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I'd guess that it's for cutting tools. Every see those concrete saws? They have diamond tipped saw blades.
How 'bout that, I found a government site USGS:
http://minerals.usgs.gov/minerals/pubs/commodity/diamond/
2006-11-26 12:56:25 · answer #3 · answered by modulo_function 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since diamond is the hardest natural substance known it is used for cutting, grinding, and polishing other hard materials.
2006-11-26 12:56:33 · answer #4 · answered by rethinker 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yeah and they also use drill bits with diamond tips in resource drilling, and Im sure most drilling applications.
2006-11-26 13:01:26 · answer #5 · answered by gaiagurl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
cutting..... like a diamond blade saw...if i understand your question right
2006-11-26 12:57:01 · answer #6 · answered by jokerswild 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋