Information valid for W-184 unless otherwise noted

Tungsten

Basic Information

Symbol: W
Atomic Number: 74
Mass: 183.84
Melting Point: 3410.0 C
Boiling Point: 5660.0 C
Number of Protons/Electrons: 74
Number of Neutrons: 110
Classification: Transition Metal
Crystal Structure: Cubic
Density @ 293 K: 19.3 g/cm³
Color: Silver

Atomic Structure

Number of Energy Levels: 6 First Energy Level: 2 Second Energy Level: 8 Third Energy Level: 18 Fourth Energy Level: 32 Fifth Energy Level: 12 Sixth Energy Level: 2

Isotopes

Facts

Date of Discovery: 1783
Discoverer: Fausto and Juan Jose de Elhuyar
Name Origin: From the Swedish words tungs ten (heavy stone)
Symbol Origin: From wolfram (its German name)
Uses: used widely in electronics industry
Obtained From: scheelite, wolframite

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1. North American Tungsten Ltd.

Information about uses of tungsten