Table 2: Diamond and nanodiamond size diagnostics based upon the C-H stretching vibrations in the 3.4 to 3.7 $\mu $m spectral region.
Size range Characteristic spectral features
>50 nm Broad bands at 3.4 and 3.5 $\mu $m with
  well-defined sub-structure bands at
  3.41, 3.43, 3.45, 3.50, 3.51 and 3.53 $\mu $m.
  The 3.53 $\mu $m band is particularly strong.

50-25 nm

Broad bands at 3.4 and 3.5 $\mu $m with
  weak sub-structure bands at 3.41, 3.43,
  3.45, 3.50, 3.51 and 3.53 $\mu $m. Note that
  the 3.53 $\mu $m band now only appears as
  sub-structure.

25-5 nm

Broad bands at 3.4 and 3.5 $\mu $m with a
  slight asymmetry due to very weak
  sub-bands in the red wings. There is
  a clear dip between the two bands.

<5 nm

Broad bands at 3.4 and 3.5 $\mu $m with a
  hint of very weak sub-bands in the red
  wings. There is a less-pronounced dip
  between the two bands.


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