The Rising Popularity of Tungsten Carbide in Consumer Goods and Jewelry
Composed mainly of tungsten carbide (WC) particles bonded with a metal binder, such as cobalt, cemented carbide combines the strength of tungsten with the toughness of various other steels. The composition of cemented carbides can be tailored to fit specific applications, leading to the manufacturing of ranges like YG15, yg20, and yg6 tungsten carb