2022: Atomic Symbol for Tungsten (& Cool facts: Sources, Color, Uses and more...)

Some atom symbols are easy to figure out, some are not...

The only sure thing is that every atom has a symbol. But what is the atom whose symbol is W?

The answer is Tungsten (W). However there is a lot of stuff about Tungsten that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Tungsten Overview

Atomic Symbol

W (Tungsten)

Sources

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

Description

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

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

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

Atomic Number

74

Learn more about the atomic number.

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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