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Diamond anvil cell: models, figures, and animations

Authors/Creators

  • 1. ROR icon Jožef Stefan Institute

Description

This repository contains a collection of parametric CAD models of diamond anvil cells (DACs), along with high-resolution figures and animations derived from these models. The geometries represent typical DAC configurations used in high-pressure research, including structural components such as the cell body, anvils, seats, and a gasket.

The models were developed for scientific visualization and presentation. They are suitable for:

  • Generation of publication-quality figures,
  • Educational demonstrations and presentations,
  • Conceptual design comparison,
  • Adaptation for further CAD-based development.

The dataset includes:

  • Neutral CAD exchange formats (.step) for interoperability,
  • Autodesk Fusion design archive files (.f3d),
  • Mesh exports (.stl),
  • High-resolution raster figures (.png),
  • Animations of the exploded-view illustrating component assembly (.pptx or .avi).

Current models were inspired by:

  • Merrill-Bassett diamond anvil cell type,1
  • Piston-cylinder diamond anvil cell (such as BX90,2 SS-DAC3),
  • Dog-clutch guiding mechanism.4
  • Conventional (flat) and conical Boehler-Almax diamond anvil types and corresponding seats.5,6

These models are not intended to represent manufacturing-ready technical drawings. Dimensions and design features reflect generalized or approximated parts for research-oriented configurations rather than exact engineering specifications.

 

References:

(1) Merrill, L.; Bassett, W. A. Miniature Diamond Anvil Pressure Cell for Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction Studies. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 1974, 45 (2), 290–294. DOI.

(2) Kantor, I.; Prakapenka, V.; Kantor, A.; Dera, P.; Kurnosov, A.; Sinogeikin, S.; Dubrovinskaia, N.; Dubrovinsky, L. BX90: A New Diamond Anvil Cell Design for X-Ray Diffraction and Optical Measurements. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2012, 83 (12), 125102. DOI.

(3) Sinogeikin, S. V.; Smith, J. S.; Rod, E.; Lin, C.; Kenney-Benson, C.; Shen, G. Online Remote Control Systems for Static and Dynamic Compression and Decompression Using Diamond Anvil Cells. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2015, 86 (7), 072209. DOI.

(4) Pippinger, T.; Miletich, R.; Burchard, M. Multipurpose High-Pressure High-Temperature Diamond-Anvil Cell with a Novel High-Precision Guiding System and a Dual-Mode Pressurization Device. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2011, 82 (9), 095108. DOI.

(5) Boehler, R.; De Hantsetters, K. New Anvil Designs in Diamond-Cells. High Press. Res. 2004, 24 (3), 391–396. DOI.

(6) Moggach, S. A.; Allan, D. R.; Parsons, S.; Warren, J. E. Incorporation of a new design of backing seat and anvil in a Merrill–Bassett diamond anvil cell. J. Appl. Crystallogr. 2008 41 (2), 249–251. DOI.

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Funding

European Commission
HiPeR-F - Challenging the Oxidation-State Limitations of the Periodic Table via High-Pressure Fluorine Chemistry 950625

References

  • Merrill, L.; Bassett, W. A. Miniature Diamond Anvil Pressure Cell for Single Crystal X-Ray Diffraction Studies. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 1974, 45 (2), 290–294. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1686607.
  • Kantor, I.; Prakapenka, V.; Kantor, A.; Dera, P.; Kurnosov, A.; Sinogeikin, S.; Dubrovinskaia, N.; Dubrovinsky, L. BX90: A New Diamond Anvil Cell Design for X-Ray Diffraction and Optical Measurements. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2012, 83 (12), 125102. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4768541.
  • Sinogeikin, S. V.; Smith, J. S.; Rod, E.; Lin, C.; Kenney-Benson, C.; Shen, G. Online Remote Control Systems for Static and Dynamic Compression and Decompression Using Diamond Anvil Cells. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2015, 86 (7), 072209. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4926892.
  • Pippinger, T.; Miletich, R.; Burchard, M. Multipurpose High-Pressure High-Temperature Diamond-Anvil Cell with a Novel High-Precision Guiding System and a Dual-Mode Pressurization Device. Rev. Sci. Instrum. 2011, 82 (9), 095108. https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3629136.
  • Boehler, R.; De Hantsetters, K. New Anvil Designs in Diamond-Cells. High Press. Res. 2004, 24 (3), 391–396. https://doi.org/10.1080/08957950412331323924.
  • Moggach, S. A.; Allan, D. R.; Parsons, S.; Warren, J. E. Incorporation of a new design of backing seat and anvil in a Merrill–Bassett diamond anvil cell. J. Appl. Crystallogr. 2008 41 (2), 249–251. https://journals.iucr.org/paper?S0021889808000514