Diamond-like carbon films

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003129",
  "term": "Diamond-like carbon films",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Amorphous carbon films that possess some of the desirable properties of diamond, such as high hardness, low friction, and chemical inertness. These films consist of a mixture of sp2 (graphitic) and sp3 (diamond-like) hybridized carbon atoms. They are widely applied as protective coatings on tools and medical implants.",
  "subject": "Inorganic Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "activation",
    "diamond",
    "graphite",
    "hard amorphous carbon films",
    "ionization",
    "laser",
    "sputtering"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1995, 67, 473. 'Recommended terminology for the description of carbon as a solid (IUPAC Recommendations 1995)' on page 487 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199567030473)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/diamond-like-carbon-films/"
}