FAQ: Alfa Chemistry's New Diamond Materials for Precision Manufacturing and Research

What new diamond materials has Alfa Chemistry launched?

Alfa Chemistry has launched diamond micron powder, nanodiamond powder, and diamond lapping products including slurries, pastes, and gels.

Why are these diamond materials important for manufacturing and research?

These materials address the rising need for sub-micron surface control, nanostructured coatings, and precision polishing in critical industries including semiconductor production, optical engineering, aerospace components, and biomedical research.

What are the key features of diamond micron powders?

Diamond micron powders come in different grades (polycrystalline, monocrystalline, and specialized formulations) with particle sizes ranging from 1 to 50 μm, enabling precise control over abrasive removal rates and surface finish for applications requiring nanoscale tolerances.

What advantages do nanodiamond powders offer?

Nanodiamond powders feature narrow particle size ranges, high surface functionalization capacity, and controlled dispersion to prevent agglomeration, making them essential for ultrafine polishing, thin-film coatings, and surface modification of biomedical devices and high-performance composites.

How do the lapping products work and what are they used for?

Lapping products use different organic and aqueous carriers to maintain consistent viscosity, chemical compatibility, and dispersion stability, allowing adaptation to various polishing techniques and substrates for precise control over material removal and surface smoothness.

What industries and applications benefit from these diamond materials?

These materials benefit semiconductor manufacturing (wafer planarization), optical engineering (lens polishing), aerospace components, biomedical research (device surface modification), and various precision manufacturing applications requiring high surface control.

What problem do these materials help solve according to Alfa Chemistry?

They solve the challenge of maintaining surface precision below a micron while controlling coating uniformity, enabling engineers and researchers to achieve specific surface roughness, planarization rates, and coating thickness without extensive trial-and-error adjustments.

What certifications and additional services does Alfa Chemistry offer?

Alfa Chemistry is ISO 9001:2015 certified and offers not only diamond materials but also building blocks, reagents, catalysts, reference materials, analytical services, and synthesis services for research and industrial applications requiring high precision.

When was this product launch announced?

The product launch was announced on August 30, 2025, in New York, NY.