Crystal Structure of Tungsten (W) [& Color, Uses, Discovery ... 2022

All atoms have a crystalline structure, even Tungsten. Ok but how do we know what is the crystal structure of an atom of W?

In the case of Tungsten the crystalline structure is Cubic: Body centered. There is a lot of cool facts about Tungsten that people don't know. Let me walk you through...

Tungsten Overview

Tungsten Crystal Structure

Cubic: Body centered

Atomic Number

74

Learn more about the atomic number.

Atomic Mass

183,84

Learn more about the atomic mass.

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.

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.

Atomic Symbol

W

Name Origin

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

State at 20 °C

Solid

Discovery

Discovered By: Fausto and Juan José de Elhuyar
Year: 1783
Location: Spain

Want to learn more details and data about Tungsten (W)? Check my Elements Comprehensive List.

Video

Are you having trouble understanding the basics of atomic elements? This video will walk you through:

• What is an element
• What is a substance
• What Elements look like
• How a small number of atoms can be joined and form completely different substances

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