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    What Is the Difference between Tungsten Rings and Tungsten Carbide Rings?
    2022-04-15

    When referring to tungsten rings and tungsten carbide rings, many people use the terms interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Sometimes, lower quality tungsten alloys are sold as tungsten carbide. Knowing the difference between these terms will help you wholesale wisely.

     

    What is the definition and characteristics of tungsten?


    Tungsten, also known as tungsten, refers to the chemical element, the metal itself. In the periodic table, tungsten is numbered 74 and is known for its hardness, durability, high melting point, high density, and some rarity. It's dark grey and has a reputation for being difficult to use. Tungsten is brittle and not malleable, making it difficult to make rings or other jewelry designs. Therefore, it is often compounded into alloys.

    Tungsten has a Mohs scale of 7.5. It is very hard and durable, but can still be scratched and damaged over time.

     


    What is the definition and characteristics of tungsten carbide?


    Tungsten carbide refers to an alloy made by mixing tungsten with other substances. To make tungsten more ductile, it is mixed with carbon in equal parts to form a powder, which is then combined with a binder such as nickel or cobalt. The resulting metal, called tungsten carbide, can be made into a variety of items, such as wedding rings, golf clubs and saw blades.

    Tungsten carbide is extremely scratch resistant between 8 and 9 on the Mohs scale, tungsten carbide rings are twice as hard as steel and four times as hard as titanium, barely scratching, the hardest metal used in jewelry . Tungsten carbide rings are so durable that they are called "forever polished rings" because they don't easily scratch or tarnish.

     

    Tungsten rings are rarely 100% tungsten because the metal itself is difficult to forge into rings. Therefore, most tungsten rings will be tungsten carbide rings. Most sellers of tungsten carbide rings will simply label them "tungsten rings," but it's always worth checking to be sure.

     

    Tungsten carbide rings are becoming more and more popular, and they are easy to sell for a good price, which is an important reason why many wholesalers are willing to sell them. But now the tungsten carbide ring market is very mixed, it is necessary to carefully identify and select qualified suppliers. Before preparing for wholesale, you should talk to the salesperson and ask carefully to verify the metals contained in the alloy. If he is ambiguous about the composition of the ring or they do not know the detailed composition of the ring, please choose another supplier. Because reputable suppliers should provide you with this information. Avoid buying tungsten carbide containing cobalt. It is not recommended for jewelry as it can cause irritation and skin staining. Nickel-containing tungsten carbide is considered good quality and hypoallergenic.

     

     

    All Tungsten Carbide Rings at JC Love Jewelry are 89% Tungsten Carbide, 10% Nickel and 1% Chromium. No cobalt is used in our rings. We use nickel binder alloys instead of cobalt binder alloys. You are always welcome to wholesale!

     

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