Table 5. Examples of the types of diamond anvils, samples and PTMs, the maximum exposure conditions, and the nature of any damage to the diamonds.
| DAC | Diamond type† | Sample / PTM | P max (GPa) | Fluencemax (µJ) | No. of pulsesmax | Damage type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S2 | Ia, BA70, 0.2 mm | 10 µm Cu foil / MgO | 55.5 | 158 | 20 | None |
| HIBEF32 | IIa, ST, 0.3 mm | 10 µm Zr foil / NaCl | 9 | 196 | 20 | None |
| SBU2 | Ia, ST, 0.3 mm | Olivine powder (Fo55Fa45) | 30 | 203 | 10 | None |
| SB001 | Ia, MBC, 0.5 mm | 4 µm Fe foil / N2 | 5 | 205 | 20 | None |
| VP002 | Ia, BA70, ST, 0.25 mm | Au (black) powder / H2O | 40 | 130 | 20 | Damage during alignment (upstream side) |
| HIBEF03 | IIa, BA70, ST, 0.2 mm | 2 µm Au foil / H2O | 30 | 152 | 20 | None |
| HIBEF04 | IIa, BA70, ST, 0.25 mm | 12 µm Mo foil / LiF | 29 | 204 | 20 | Damage during alignment (upstream side) |
| HIBEF05 | IIa, BA70, ST, 0.15/0.3 mm | 2 µm Au foil / Quartz | 113 | 121 | 20 | None |
| HIBEF30 | IIa, BA70, ST, 0.3 mm | Olivine powder (Fo90Fa10) / Ne | 35 | 214 | 20 × 110 = 2200 (20 @ 10 Hz) | Diamond cracked |
†
BA70 = Böhler Almax design with 70° opening. ST = standard design. MBC = modified brilliant cut.