What is tungsten?
Tungsten is a natural element which has many unique properties.
Tunsgten has the highest melting point of all non-alloyed metals, and
is extremely hard - approximately four times harder than titanium.
Tungsten is most well known for its virtually scratchproof qualities.
Even in high impact environments, tungsten will not scratch.
Why are
your rings "tungsten carbide" and not just tungsten?
Tungsten in its purest form is very brittle. A pure tungsten ring - if
dropped - can quite easily shatter. To prevent this, our rings contain
carbon. This provides all of the greatest qualities of tungsten,
without any of the drawbacks.
Is tungsten
hypoallergenic?
Tungsten carbide is 100% hypoallergenic and allergy free and will not
produce skin irritation or discoloration. Tungsten does not react to
sunlight, salt water, chlorine or anything that the body emits. We use
solid tungsten carbide with confidence knowing that anyone can wear it
without the concern of an adverse reaction to your body. Tungsten
carbide rings require other metals to be used as a "binder", with
cobalt and nickel being the two most common. While cobalt is cheaper,
it will cause the tungsten to oxidize over time, and cause spots to
appear on the metal that cannot be removed. This is why we only use
nickel as a binder. Tungsten - like titanium - actually bonds to the
nickel molecules, preventing them from leeching into the skin. This is
why tungsten is hypoallergenic.
I have heard
that
tungsten carbide rings cannot be removed in an emergency?
This is not true. We have confirmed with government ambulance service
paramedics that they can indeed remove tungsten carbide rings when
required.
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