What is Tungsten Carbide?

Tungsten carbide is sometimes colloquially referred to as simply "carbide." Its general definition is described as: Tungsten carbide is an inorganic chemical compound which contains equal numbers of tungsten and carbon atoms. It is also caled tungsten cemented carbide. Tungsten cemented carbide can be pressed and formed into shapes from fine gray powder, which is considered to be its most basic form. The applications of tungsten cemented carbide are widely reflected in industrial machinery, wear resistent tools, abrasives as well as men' s jewelry.