2007-12-18 02:53:12 · 5 answers · asked by Xilion 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Indeed, diamonds burn at around 1562 degrees Farenheit or 850 degrees Celsius.
2007-12-18 22:37:40 · answer #1 · answered by Philip H 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very much so. Carbon, in any of its forms, is very unstable relative to carbon dioxide. The reaction just doesn't usually happen very quickly at room temperature... thankfully. But if you increase the temperature, diamond will burn quite merrily.
2007-12-18 11:01:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is. In the past, both Lavoisier and Priestly had large burning lenses made which were able to concentrate the rays of the sun and burn diamonds.
2007-12-18 10:59:17 · answer #3 · answered by ChemTeam 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes. It is pure carbon, but expensive
2007-12-18 11:00:00 · answer #4 · answered by maussy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yep it is burnable
http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/chem00/chem00202.htm
2007-12-18 11:02:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋