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Tungsten vs. Titanium
Which is harder: Tungsten or Titanium?
Tungsten is much harder than titanium, with a ranking about 3 levels above titanium on the Mohs scale of mineral hardness.
| Name | Tungsten | Titanium |
|---|---|---|
| Symbol Atomic Number |
W 74 |
Ti 22 |
| Color | silvery grey-white metallic | silvery grey-white metallic |
| Example |
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| Hardness Number | 9/10 | 6/10 |
| Melting Point | 6192 °F | 3034 °F |
| Boiling Point | 10,706 °F |
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| Electrical resistivity | 52.8 nΩ·m (at 20 °C) | 420 nΩ·m (at 20 °C) |
Both tungsten and titanium have redeemable qualities that anyone seeking to purchase a ring should consider. Tungsten is known for it's extreme scratch resistance, very high melting point and dark grey/gunmetal appearance. Titanium is very lightweight, ductile and generally cheaper than tungsten rings depending on style and manufacturer.