The Wonderful Variety of Tungsten Carbide

By Octavia Butterworth


People prefer the tungsten rings due to the strength, durability and affordability of the metal. For active couples who want a distinctive mean to symbolize their relationship, the tungsten wedding rings are the perfect choice.

There's a huge difference between a tungsten alloy ring and a tungsten carbide ring. How huge? If you're expecting a hard as diamond tough as nails piece of jewelry, make sure it's tungsten carbide. Tungsten alloys are softer and will scratch much more easily, meaning you'll lose your polish much sooner. If you find yourself at a vendor that either doesn't know the difference or won't tell you, play it on the safe side and get out. There are lot's of quality places out there who will.

Cobalt is a common additive for many metal alloys, and there are plenty of manufacturer's that try to cut corners by adding it to tungsten jewelry. In this case, that's an extremely bad thing. If there's any cobalt in the ring your skin will develop this greenish rash that will be very unsightly and really uncomfortable. That's because cobalt will react with the oils in your skin. If the manufacturer isn't upfront about their cobalt policy, hit the road and get yourself to someplace better at once!

From above all, we know the tungsten wedding rings are durable and safe. If there is no accident happen, it will go with you for ever just like your happy marriage.

It is very common for people to mistakenly believe that the two metals are either the same thing or equal. Titanium is a strong metal but not resilient like tungsten carbide. Over time titanium rings will scratch and lose their polish thus needing to be refinished. Tungsten alone (not tungsten carbide) is also much like titanium. Without the carbide it does not gain its extreme hardness and durability. Only when tungsten is combined with a carbon alloy is it transformed into tungsten carbide, the strongest of all metals. Tungsten carbide is also a heavier metal than titanium which is very lightweight, making it more durable and better looking.




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