The epitaxial growth of fcc iron films on the (001) face of diamond ha
s been achieved. The films were studied by reflection high-energy elec
tron diffraction and angle-resolved Auger electron diffraction. The st
udies show that 4-5 atomic layers of Fe on C(100) form a continuous fi
lm. The films as deposited at room temperature are disordered, and aft
er a high-temperature anneal have a fcc structure at room temperature.