What is really the differences? I was looking at some rings and some were tungsten. I saw that tungsten was scratch proof since it is a 9 in mohs scale. But the whole myth that tungsten are indestructible which is false because they can shadder when huge force is applied. Wait, really? SHADDER? Then what were the soviets thinking of using tungsten cored 14.5x114mm for armor piercing????? I soon found out that the rings are made of tungsten carbide which is an alloy instead of a metal. Do rings even come in pure tungsten form- like the non-shadderable ammunition the soviets used? Non -carbide.
I want a pro and con list of each since I am very confused.
It seems tungsten carbide is weaker since it has a lower melting point than pure tungsten. 2870 C Vs 3422 C
I want a pro and con list of each since I am very confused.
It seems tungsten carbide is weaker since it has a lower melting point than pure tungsten. 2870 C Vs 3422 C