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How Tungsten Carbide Rings Stack Up Against Platinum and Titanium
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Tungsten carbide rings contain both carbon and tungsten components therefore they are virtually indestructible and are 4x harder than titanium and 2 x harder heavier than platinum. Tungsten and carbon are bound together at extremely high temperatures to create rings that will stand the test of time and will maintain its shape permanently. Tungsten carbide rings are then polished using diamond compounds and tools to ensure their shine and polish will last forever.
Tungsten is a naturally hard element however being brittle in its pure form it is blended with a number of different alloys such as steel to increase its durability. Tungsten carbide rates 7.5 on the scale of mineral hardness with diamond rating at 10 being the hardest and most scratch-resistant element. With titanium and platinum rings you will start to notice degrees of denting and scratching on the surface. However with tungsten carbide rings the surface will always retain its original state and shine. Tungsten can be permanently polished and is the only exotic metal that is able to do so.
Under extreme pressure and weight tungsten carbide will fracture into a number of pieces while titanium will bend out of shape which reveals that tungsten carbide rings are safer to wear. Titanium has a lower density than tungsten carbide and is therefore much lighter; many people favour the heavy weight of tungsten. Some tungsten carbide rings contain cobalt which some people may be allergic to; titanium and platinum are cobalt free and therefore are hypoallergenic. However tungsten carbide that has been bound with nickel which is safe for people with allergies, even if they are allergic to nickel.
Tungsten carbide is more expensive than titanium due to the materials and equipment required to make, however it is less expensive than platinum.