Tungsten

Tungsten by Cody Muscott



Symbol- W Atomic Number-74 Atomic Mass-184

Number of Protons-74 Number of Neutrons-110 Number of Electrons-74

Melting Point-3422 Boiling Point-5550 Normal Phase-Solid

Costs-$250 per 100 grams

Classification-Metal

My element belongs to the transitional metal family.

Origin of Name-Sweden word tung sten or heavy stone.

Discovered by-Peter Woulfe in 1779

Interesting facts-
 * 1) Used in old light bulb filaments.
 * 2) Used in welding.
 * 3) Used to make drills and jewelry.
 * 4) Highest melting point of all metals.
 * 5) Highest tensile strenght.

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