We Have All Heard It’s The Little Things That Help The Most. In This Case It’s Very Small Things Indeed

Diamond Coat is an easy-clean protective coating for glass created using nanotechnology developed in Australia in association with CSIRO. Diamond Coat uses this technology as a way of treating glass to repel dirt and water making it hydrophobic – the “run-off” effect.

Nanotechnology uses sub-microscopic particles that are measured in nanometers (billionths of a metre, or 10-9). The largest nanostructure is about 1,000 times smaller than the human eye can see. At this scale substances can be created that form a very strong, permanent bond with the surfaces to which they’re applied. In fact, in many ways they’re really an extension of the surface itself, and the only way to remove them is to physically etch or damage the surface.

 

The appearance of glass deteriorates over time, which is most obvious on shower screens. This is due to corrosion. Contaminants present in water, such as calcium or lime from soaps and shampoos attack the surface of unprotected glass. The surface of glass appears to be smooth, but in fact consists of microscopic peaks and troughs that allow such contaminants to adhere to the glass. This permanent degradation in the quality of the glass often results in reduced visibility, an unsightly haze and cloudiness and becomes more and more difficult to clean.

Application of Diamond Coat produces an invisibly thin, durable “non-stick” surface similar to that of “non-stick” fry pans. Diamond Coat protects the glass from corrosion and prevents dirt and contaminants from sticking to the glass, dramatically reducing the need to clean.

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