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What makes diamond an excellent abrasive?
Asked by Topperlearning User | 31 May, 2016, 01:33: PM
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- Diamond has a solid three dimensional structure.
- Each carbon atom is present at the same distance to each of its neighboring carbon atoms.
- In this rigid network atoms cannot move. This makes diamond hard.
- Eventually, diamond is the hardest known natural mineral. Due to its hardness, it is used for rock drilling and for making abrasives for sharpening hard tools.
Answered by | 31 May, 2016, 03:33: PM
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