Why Are People Buying Tungsten Cubes?

In a world turned topsy-turvy, the weirdest things are gaining value. Just look at the ongoing craze for NFTs. You will have to go to a different website to get an explainer on exactly what those are, and I guarantee you that you will not find one with a satisfying answer as to why people pay millions of dollars for them. The latest internet trend, however, is tungsten cubes. While practically as useless as the aforementioned digital tokens, at least tungsten cubes are tangible. To figure out if you should buy one, let’s start by answering a few questions.

The 4″ Tungsten Cube – Biggest Size

What is tungsten?

If you know anything about tungsten, it is that it is the metal used to make lightbulb filaments. Depending on your recollection of high school chemistry, you may also remember that its chemical symbol is “W,” from the German “Wolfram.” During World War II, the Wolfram Crisis involved the Allies’ attempt to keep Spain from exporting tungsten to the Nazis.

What is a cube?

A cube is a 3-dimensional solid with six square sides. But you knew that already.

What is the deal with tungsten cubes?

The qualities that make tungsten ideal for lightbulbs also makes them attractive cubes. Tungsten has the highest melting point and highest tensile strength of all metals. This gives cubes made out of tungsten a unique heft. Watch the videos about tungsten cubes on Twitter or TikTok, and you will notice this is a recurring theme. Tungsten cubes represent a sort of durability not found in other kinds of cubes out there. Also, it should be noted that people like cubes. The tungsten spheres are nowhere near as popular.

Should you buy a tungsten cube?

If you collect cubes, then the answer is yes, absolutely you should buy a tungsten cube. Although more expensive than, say, an aluminum cube or a magnesium cube, it is also more impressive.

If you do not collect cubes and would prefer to spend your hard-earned cash on something other than a minuscule inanimate object made out of a metal you’ve barely heard of, then no, you should not buy a tungsten cube. Just promise me you don’t go buying an NFT instead.