What is a Nanodiamond?

A nanodiamond can be created by detonating TNT and RDX and then gathering the remaining soot. This idea is that pure nanodiamond can be produced by the detonation of a diamond blend and will then form by chemical purification. The soot left over actually contains tiny diamonds, which measure four nanometers in size. However, in order for these diamonds to shine and look anything like diamonds they must be exposed to a high-energy electron beam and then heated 800 degrees Celsius. The nanodiamond has many unique physical characteristics just like its bigger cousin, the full karat diamond stone.