These cubes, forged from solid tungsten, one of the densest elements, offer an impressive heft that belies their compact size.

This truly beautiful cube was specially commissioned from a Chinese manufacturer that employs a hi-tech spark erosion process to give unbelievably tight tolerances and a stunning finish.Thanks for putting this project together -- I was one of the earlier backers and made a pledge immediately when I saw it. Their versatility and unique attributes affirm their suitability as a thoughtful and unique gift for various personalities, from science enthusiasts and collectors to lovers of modern decor and professionals in science-related fields.

I got the tungsten cube because of an answer on Quora to the question, “What is the most beautifully satisfying physics-based desk toy? I too have an alligator head, but checking it yesterday by chance, I noticed quite a lot of insects seem to have pupated in its mouth. Titanium (Ti) Periodic Table Element Cube / Cubes Sold Separately / BEST SELLER / Chemistry Science Gift 1. derek, as far as I’ve been able to tell, when most sources talk about heavy tungsten “alloys” what they really mean is tungsten powder sintered together with various binders, not melted and mixed like you’d expect with, say, steel.Surprise your colleagues and friends with the cube's density, weighing 1 kilogram and measuring a mere 1. Surprise your colleagues and friends with the cube's weight, yet fitting into the palm of your hand. Tungsten’s density and weight per unit make it too heavy to be practical as personal body armor, however. Tungsten chassis ballast weight cube and bar formats are commonly used in high-performance cars such as in NASCAR, both to assist the driver in controlling the vehicle and ensuring it meets the specified minimum weight for its class. It’s uncanny, like something out of a comic book, like it’s being pulled downward with the same force I normally associate with strong magnets.