Tungsten Involved in Making Wedding Rings

By Chad Stevenson


In the past, materials for weddings were exclusive and rare to obtain. Now a new source of raw material has emerged. This new material is not only less expensive than previous materials but is more durable as well. For individuals with tight work schedules and strenuous tasks, this material is more qualified. It is also known as Tungsten rings.

The Tungsten is a grayish white material which is excavated from other ores. Discovered by Richard Scheele, the tungsten rock can be removed from other materials by removing the acidic substance from the material. In the beginning, the tungsten is tedious to shape because of its brittle exterior. Some extreme cutting procedures such as hack-saws are necessary to work through the brittle process. Once achieved, the tungsten can become any goods.

Most Tungsten wedding rings are mostly dark, mirror-like metal which can with stand abuse marks. How are tungsten carbides so long-lasting? The carbides are made of various chemical properties such as hexachloride, hexafluoride, and added with hydrogen; methane and methanol gases. The properties are oxidize under high temperatures and then drenched in molten nickel and cobalt liquid properties. Though the carbide can be strengthened, it can also be weakened by acidic components; such as hydrofluoric a nitric compounds.

While the Tungsten rings are admirable; however, they have some problems for their owners. As previously mentioned, the tungsten cannot be easily adjustable. Jewelers have to take considerate time sizing the ring band for a favorable size for the wearer. Another concern is individuals with allergic reaction to cobalt and nickel. Because of this, most jewelers ostracize practices of using nickel and cobalt components in the rings. In addition, if the tungsten is consumed, it could cause organ failure in the body and other serious internal health issues.

Men mostly wear tungsten rings more than women for their tough exterior. The natural grayish color of the rings can be less attractive. Though its scratch resistance is impressive, but it poses as a difficult method of engraving the ring. An expensive laser cutter will be the only best suited way of engraving ring without threatening its brittle structure. And if the ring crashes on the ground, the tungsten could shatter.




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