What is Chemical vapor deposition?
'''Chemical vapor deposition''' is a method of putting a thin layer of materials on to a surface using very low heat. It is specially useful for coating thin glass with metal without damaging the glass, using such a thin layer of metal that the glass can be seen through. This technology was invented by the Head of the [[Chemistry]] Department of [[Harvard University]], [[Professor Roy Gordon]], in the [[1970]]s and perfected by his team during the [[1980]]s. Chemical vapor deposition has a vast range of uses. [[Hip replacement]] joints are coated using chemical vapor deposition to make them lighter, stronger, and longer lasting. [[TFT display]]s (flat screen televisions and computer monitors) are made using chemical vapor deposition. This technology is also used to prevent [[double glazing]] windows and supermarket [[freezer]]s from steaming up. Chemical vapor deposition can be used to create synthetic diamonds. == Other websites == * [http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1996/05.30/RoyGordonsGlass.html Roy Gordons Glass] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060903163716/http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/1996/05.30/RoyGordonsGlass.html |date=2006-09-03 }} in the [http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/ Harvard Gazette] {{Tech-stub}} [[Category:Technology]] [[Category:Chemical processes]]