You may be interested in knowing the differences and focusing on one of them when you are looking for couple rings.
When it comes jewelry, both tungsten and carbide are the exact same.
The terms tungsten and carbide can be used interchangeably, even though tungsten is the correct term. The wedding bands that are marketed both as tungsten or tungsten carbide have the same properties.
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tungsten is the element. Tungsten carbide is the alloy used to make couple jewelry.
Alloys are created by mixing metals, such as gold, silver and titanium, with other materials. Usually, this is done to give jewelry strength, color or malleability.
Pure gold, for example, is a soft metal. A ring made of 100% pure 24 karat gold would dent easily and lose its shape with everyday use. You'll find jewelry made from a maximum 22 karats of gold. Alloys are used to make gold jewelry wearable.
Tungsten carbide, also known as tungsten alloyed with another metal, is a composite material. To make tungsten jewelry, it is necessary to combine it with another metal. The extreme hardness is due to tungsten. It can be combined with chromium and nickel as well as niobium and titanium.
Nickel is a metal that many people are allergic to. The alloy is hypoallergenic, and the ring will not cause an allergy reaction on sensitive skin.
Tungsten is a chemical element that is exceptionally hard in its pure state. It is pure, like oxygen or aluminum. This means it can't be broken down chemically. Tungsten, also called Wolfram and a naturally occurring element of the earth, can be found in the periodic table as "W."
Fun fact: tungsten melts at over 6000 degrees Fahrenheit. If every metal on the planet were placed in a large pot, tungsten is the last to melt.
If you hold a tungsten band in your hands, you will understand why the name means "heavy stone". Tungsten rings are surprisingly heavy. Many men and women choose it because of its high-quality feeling.
The filaments of light bulbs are made from tungsten, which is one of the most common wedding bands. The metal is also used in industrial applications, such as x-rays or welding.
Tungsten does not react with other materials. This makes it ideal for a wedding band. The ring won't rust when wet and you can wear it while cleaning, cooking, or baking. If you are working with Fluorine, remove your tungsten rings before doing so.
Tungsten can be brittle, which is one of the many reasons why it is loved by so many couples. Many have matching wedding bands made of tungsten. In an emergency situation, a tungsten band can be cracked or shattered. This can be done quickly by the emergency department.
Vansweden Jewelers has all the traditional tungsten wedding rings that you would expect from a contemporary metal jeweler. Our men's wedding bands come in a variety of bold and exciting styles.
