Percentage of Tungsten Carbide Purity

Most tungsten ring websites know to mention that high quality tungsten bands have trace amounts of nickel in the composition of the rings while low quality ones use cobalt, or that quality tungsten rings are made of tungsten carbide; but the actual percentage of tungsten carbide in the ring is a lesser known fact. Many retailers do not really understand the actual facts or details and are less likely to offer real high quality tungsten wedding bands. Like gold jewelry, made of 58.3% gold (14 karat) or 75% gold (18 karat), the tungsten ring is best at a certain percentage of purity (Gold jewelry is almost never 100% - 24 karat- because it would be too soft and lose form easily).

If there is too little tungsten carbide, the rings are not as hard and scratch-resistant as they could be; with too much tungsten carbide, the rings are too brittle and crack easily. An alloy with a purity of 85% Tungsten Carbide is the current standard for producing the best quality rings. Ask your retailer before you buy, and they should be able to answer this question without hesitation.

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