Abstract
In this paper, large single crystal diamond with perfect shape and high nitrogen concentration approximately 1671–1742 ppm was successfully synthesized by temperature gradient method (TGM) under high pressure and high temperature (HPHT). The HPHT synthesis conditions were about 5.5 GPa and 1500–1550 K. Sodium azide (NaN3) with different amount was added as the source of nitrogen into the synthesis system of high pure graphite and kovar alloy. The effects of additive NaN3 on crystal growth habit were investigated in detail. The crystal morphology, nitrogen concentration and existing form in synthetic diamond were characterized by means of scanning electron microscope (SEM) and infrared (IR) absorption spectra, respectively. The results show that with an increase of the content of NaN3 added in the synthesis system, the region of synthesis temperature for high-quality diamond becomes narrow, and crystal growth rate is restricted, whereas the nitrogen concentration in synthetic diamond increases. Nitrogen exists in diamond mainly in dispersed form (C-centers) and partially aggregated form (A-centers). The defects occur more frequently on crystal surface when excessive NaN3 is added in the synthesis system.
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