Orientation of water molecules by the diamond surface

The properties of water in suspensions of diamond powders with particle sizes from 125-160 mu m to 2-10 nm were studied. The dielectric constant of water in these suspensions changed from 1.3 x 10(3) to 2.6 x 10(6). The particle sizes correlated with the dielectric constants. The sound velocity of diamond water exceeded the initial velocity by 15-20 m/s. The crystals isolated from diamond water after prolonged storage had specific diffraction patterns and IR spectra. Their composition was not determined.