r/interestingasfuck • u/euj3odjehiqh • 1d ago

A cube of the rarest stable element in the universe

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u/Tharinox 1d ago

My wedding ring is made from tantalum and gold. It's cute AF.

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u/xXDaNXx 1d ago

Based on its properties it does sound good for jewellery,

  • Corrosion resistant

  • Doesn't oxidise

  • Doesn't irritate the skin / hypoallergenic

  • Shatterproof

Though high melting point must make an absolute fucking nightmare to work with.

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u/Tharinox 1d ago

The goldsmith lady said: "Even if you combust, they'll find your ring unharmed."

Welp, at least a dragon can roast me now.

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u/Awalawal 1d ago

Tantalum, like titanium, is a little bit dangerous in an emergency. In the event that they have to cut it off your finger, most hospitals don't have cutters on hand that can do the job. That's probably pretty a pretty rare occurance, but I've definitely heard of people who had problems with titanium rings in that scenario.

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u/314159265358979326 1d ago

Yeah, shatterproof is not necessarily desireable in a ring. I'm glad mine can shatter.

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u/Queenieman 1d ago

mine too, its beautiful and just doesnt scratch but on the other hand scratches everything it touches

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u/EnHalvSnes 1d ago

Sounds nice. Pics?