What is the melting point of diamond?

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What is the melting point of diamond?

My science teacher didnt know this one.

2007-02-09 13:17:28 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Diamonds form starting at depths of about 150 kilometers (90 miles),[2] where pressure is roughly 5 gigapascals and the temperature is around 1200 degrees Celsius (2200 degrees Fahrenheit).

2007-02-13 12:53:11 · answer #1 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Now if only I could figure out a way to make a device that would turn a piece of coal into a diamond instantly I wouldn't need to go to work anymore.

2007-02-09 21:27:35 · answer #2 · answered by y2kguyarea51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

3550 degrees...celcius.

2007-02-09 21:22:12 · answer #3 · answered by Firefly 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋