What is Tungsten and Tungsten Carbide?
Tungsten symbolized by a (W) or #74 on the periodic element table is a very hard and dense metal. Tungsten is used in many applications such as a filament wire in most light bulbs due to it’s extraordinary melting point of 6,100 degrees F, the highest melting point of all metals. When Tungsten and other elements are combined with Carbon it is transformed into Tungsten Carbide (WC), which falls between 8 and 9 1/2 on the Mohs hardness scale. Only after Tungsten and Carbon have been combined using the right binder do you get the extremely strong and scratch resistant metal that has been used for over 50 years as a cutting tool for industrial applications. Our Tungsten Carbide rings are not only visually stunning, but durable for every-day use. You don’t have to constantly remove your ring to protect it’s finish.
