Dv. Fedoseev et al., HOMOGENEOUS FORMATION OF METASTABLE PHASES OF CARBON AT HIGH SUPERSATURATIONS, Progress in Surface Science, 45(1-4), 1994, pp. 84-87
Theoretical and experimental investigations of formation of metastable
phases of carbon at high supersaturations are considered. Falling dro
plets of liquid hydrocarbons (octane, honane, etc.) were heated by las
er radiation. Diamond, carbine and other carbon forms were detected in
the products of pyrolysis of the hydrocarbon vapours.