Friday, October 7, 2011

The Marvelous World of Tungsten

By Ann Daniels


Your tungsten ring, while very sturdy and strong, needs care too! Yes, a tungsten ring means very little maintenance, but it doesn't mean you should not do routine care to keep it in the best condition.

To care for your tungsten ring you can clean it with a mild cleaner and wiped with a smooth, soft rag. You should not store your tungsten ring next to diamonds, as diamonds are the only thing that can really scratch a tungsten ring.

A tungsten carbide ring is pretty spectacular in that it is the only type of ring that will never need to be polished. The polish on the ring can last up to 50 years. This in itself makes a tungsten carbide ring special. A tungsten carbide ring should never dent or scratch; instead you will always have a shiny ring on your finger. You may notice when wearing a tungsten carbide ring that it feels a bit heavier than other types of rings.

A sandstone finish is a unique finish where the outer diameter ring looks as if it has a rough sandpaper effect finish however is completely smooth to touch. Many people also call this finish cross brushing. A sandstone finish will be matte and stand out, making many notice your ring.

During the Second World War, tungsten was very important. Portugal had a lot of wolframite ores that were used to make tungsten. Due to these ores Portugal had pressure put on it from both sides of fighting. These ores were beneficial in making tungsten for materials used for weapons.




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