Episode 144: What Makes Diamonds So Strong?

You’ve probably heard that diamonds are the strongest material naturally found on Earth. What makes diamonds so strong? In this episode, I will take you into the science of diamonds, how they form, and how all that plays a role in why diamonds are considered the strongest natural material in the world!

Here is an article! It is called “Diamonds vs. Graphite”. (https://spectacularsci.com/2023/09/diamonds-vs-graphite/)

Here is an activity! It is called “Diamond Molecular Structure Model”. (https://spectacularsci.com/diamond-molecular-structure-model/)

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