08-05-2018, 08:15 AM
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Of all the natural substances found on the planet, the diamond has the highest melting point. At 1 atmosphere it will not melt. It burns though turning into a vapor. To melt a diamond (turn it into liquid form) you need super high heat (5000K) and massive pressure (99,000 atmospheres)
BTW - 1 atmosphere = 14.7 psi
Last edited by Lee Stewart; 08-05-2018 at 08:20 AM.
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