Properties of Different Metals

Tungsten:

  • Extremely scratch resistant
  • Will not bend
  • Permanently polished
  • Dark gray color
  • Commonly used in machining tools
  • Can be removed with vice grips

Cobalt:

  • Hypoallergenic and Biocompatible
  • Heavier than titanium, lighter than Tungsten
  • White, platinum-like color
  • Scratch resistant
  • Shatterproof
  • Commonly used in the medical field
  • Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Titanium:

  • Lightweight
  • Aircraft grade
  • Shatterproof
  • Economical
  • Dark gray color
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Commonly used in aerospace and sporting goods
  • Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Vitalium:

  • Scratch-resistant
  • WIll not bend
  • Platinum-like white color
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Can be removed with vice grips

Zirconium

  • When oxidized, black surface is hard as sapphire
  • Scratch-resistant
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Great for two-toned designs
  • Unlike black tungsten, the black is permanent
  • Commonly used for military purposes
  • Can be removed with a standard ring cutter

Damascus Steel:

  • Two grades of stainless steel fused together
  • Heat and acid etched for unique design
  • Dark gray color with lighter contrast
  • Commonly used to make swords and knives
  • Can be removed with a standard ring cutter