What is Dura tungsten?

What is Dura tungsten?

Our Dura Tungsten® wedding bands are forged together at 1,400 degrees Celsius and are virtually indestructible. Dura Tungsten composition differs from others by the addition of Titanium. This metal is scratch resistant and always looks permanently polished. Available in Gray, white, and black colors.

Is tungsten real gold?

Tungsten is not a precious metal and does not have the prestige or value that gold, silver or platinum have. It is considered a cheap metal. Most people like to have their wedding bands made of precious metals to attach more value to it.

Is tungsten better than gold?

Tungsten carbide is by far stronger than gold and silver. In fact, it is stronger than gold and silver combined. It is the second strongest material that is known to man after diamond. The strength of tungsten carbide allows for the making of high quality wedding bands that are resistant to common, every day forces.

Is tungsten high quality?

Tungsten carbide is extremely durable, more durable than gold, palladium, silver or platinum – and highly resistant to scratching – but it does have brittle properties.

What is jewelry grade tungsten?

The name tungsten derives from the Swedish words ‘tung sten’ meaning ‘heavy stone’. Pure tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals (6192 °F), as well as the highest tensile strength of pure metals. Jewelry grade tungsten carbide uses nickel as a binding agent.

What are the benefits of tungsten rings?

The benefits of tungsten rings are what separate it from other metals. Tungsten rings are very hard, affordable, last longer, do not fade, and come in more shapes and styles. They are imperceptible in difference to more expensive rings yet require less care and cost less money.

Can tungsten turn your finger green?

Will a tungsten ring turn your finger green? No! The reason some cheap rings turn your finger green is that they contain copper. All our tungsten rings contain only tungsten and nickel.

What are the disadvantages of tungsten rings?

Similar to diamonds, tungsten carbide provides superior scratch resistance and durability. However, this resilient material will crack if enough pressure is applied. Another drawback to choosing tungsten rings is that they cannot be resized as your finger swells or changes over time.

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What are the physical and chemical properties of tungsten?

Chemical properties. Tungsten is a mostly non-reactive element: it does not react with water, is immune to attack by most acids and bases, and does not react with oxygen or air at room temperature. At elevated temperatures (i.e., when red-hot) it reacts with oxygen to form the trioxide compound tungsten (VI), WO 3.

How much does a tungsten cube weigh?

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What is the name of the element tungsten in Swedish?

The name “tungsten” (from the Swedish tung sten, “heavy stone”) is used in English, French, and many other languages as the name of the element, but not in the Nordic countries. “Tungsten” was the old Swedish name for the mineral scheelite.