:na:
In general, I am wondering since the thermal conductivity of diamond is higher than any other material known to man, would I be able to utilize a 1.05 carat traditional round-brilliant cut natural diamond (5.99 x 6.04 x 4.09 mm, colorless, SI2, VG symmetry) as a heat sink component, effectively tethering the diode to a radiator which is comprised of of solid white gold.
:toilet:
My approach would be to try to get one of the faces of the diamond making contact with as much of the diodes casing as possible, mounting the diode into/onto the diamonds setting which would act as a heatsink radiator. Then in order to increase thermal transfer to all surfaces of the diamond and its gold radiator, I would glob arctic silver all up in it and bond the mess to its aluminum host package for further heat transfer/dissipation.
:tinfoil:
I know this is a little bit insane since we are talking $10,000+ in materials to heat sink a $15-20 diode, but quite honestly I cant think of a better use for this engagement ring and I don't feel like giving it away to a jew-eler or pawn.
:evil:
The goal of using it in this application is I would like to significantly push the boundaries on how small of a heat-sink can be devised while delivering enough heat dissipation for a 1-2W diode, with heat dissipation to spare so the diode is kept in good health.
:o
The theory I have which may be way off, is that if i can touch the diodes casing with even
1mm of its surface to the diamonds face, then it should be able to transfer many times as of its heat through that small bit of contact. If this is at all correct and that the arctic silver would be made even more effective by way of it making contact with the rest of the diamond, the diode casing, and gold. My incorrect and rough estimate is that the 1mm of surface should be dozens of times more transfer than if copper was used on that same 1mm area.
:shhh:
If anyone has any knowledge or comments to talk me out of wasting my time or explaining how the benefits may not be worth it then maybe I will get my labret pierced and wear it instead. Alternative uses would be very appreciated as well. Aside from cutting glass, which tungsten seems well-suited for and from my research cutting glass with a diamond will quite easily break it BION. Perhaps its useful as some sort of optical component or something? The only other use I am considering at this point is creation of a Nuclear diamond power generator but I am thinking it may be unrealistic.
:wave:
In general, I am wondering since the thermal conductivity of diamond is higher than any other material known to man, would I be able to utilize a 1.05 carat traditional round-brilliant cut natural diamond (5.99 x 6.04 x 4.09 mm, colorless, SI2, VG symmetry) as a heat sink component, effectively tethering the diode to a radiator which is comprised of of solid white gold.
:toilet:
My approach would be to try to get one of the faces of the diamond making contact with as much of the diodes casing as possible, mounting the diode into/onto the diamonds setting which would act as a heatsink radiator. Then in order to increase thermal transfer to all surfaces of the diamond and its gold radiator, I would glob arctic silver all up in it and bond the mess to its aluminum host package for further heat transfer/dissipation.
:tinfoil:
I know this is a little bit insane since we are talking $10,000+ in materials to heat sink a $15-20 diode, but quite honestly I cant think of a better use for this engagement ring and I don't feel like giving it away to a jew-eler or pawn.
:evil:
The goal of using it in this application is I would like to significantly push the boundaries on how small of a heat-sink can be devised while delivering enough heat dissipation for a 1-2W diode, with heat dissipation to spare so the diode is kept in good health.
:o
The theory I have which may be way off, is that if i can touch the diodes casing with even
1mm of its surface to the diamonds face, then it should be able to transfer many times as of its heat through that small bit of contact. If this is at all correct and that the arctic silver would be made even more effective by way of it making contact with the rest of the diamond, the diode casing, and gold. My incorrect and rough estimate is that the 1mm of surface should be dozens of times more transfer than if copper was used on that same 1mm area.
:shhh:
If anyone has any knowledge or comments to talk me out of wasting my time or explaining how the benefits may not be worth it then maybe I will get my labret pierced and wear it instead. Alternative uses would be very appreciated as well. Aside from cutting glass, which tungsten seems well-suited for and from my research cutting glass with a diamond will quite easily break it BION. Perhaps its useful as some sort of optical component or something? The only other use I am considering at this point is creation of a Nuclear diamond power generator but I am thinking it may be unrealistic.
:wave: