Atomic Number of Tungsten☢️ (+ facts: Uses, Color and more...) rev. 2022

Every atom has an atomic number, even Tungsten. But what is an "Atomic Number"?

The atomic number of a chemical element is the number of protons found in the nucleus of the atom of that element.

Ok so I'll take you through some interesting facts and data about Tungsten (That most people don't know).

Tungsten Overview

Atomic Number

74

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Atomic Symbol

W (Tungsten)

Description

Hard, steel-gray to white metal. Highest melting point of all metals.

State at 20 °C

Solid

Sources

Occurs in the minerals scheelite (CaWO4) and wolframite [(Fe,Mn)WO4].

Uses

Made into filaments for vacuum tubes and electric lights. Also as contact points in cars. Combined with calcium or magnesium it makes phosphors. Tungsten carbide is extremely hard and is used for making cutting tools and abrasives.

Discovery

Discovered By: Fausto and Juan José de Elhuyar

Year: 1783

Location: Spain

Name Origin

Swedish: tung sten (heavy stone): symbol from its German name wolfram.

Atomic Mass

183,84

Learn more about the atomic mass.

Want to learn more details and data? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

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