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How do you pronounce 'tungsten' and what does it mean?

tungsten

noun

How to pronounce tungsten?

The word tungsten sounds like tung-sten
/'təŋstən/

What is the definition of tungsten?

nouna heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite

What is the chemical symbol of tungsten?

  • W

What is the atomic number of tungsten?

  • 74

What is the atomic weight of tungsten?

  • 183.84 u

What is the melting point of tungsten?

  • 3422 °C
  • 6192 °F

What is the boiling point of tungsten?

  • 5555 °C
  • 10,031 °F

What is the crystal structure of tungsten?

  • Body-centered cubic (BCC)

Is tungsten a metal or non-metal?

  • Tungsten is a metal.

What is tungsten commonly used for?

  • Tungsten is commonly used in the production of electrical contacts, filaments for incandescent light bulbs, X-ray tubes, and superalloys.

Is tungsten toxic?

  • Tungsten and its compounds are considered to be of low toxicity.

Where does tungsten come from?

  • Tungsten is mainly extracted from Wolframite and Scheelite ores.