Tungsten (W): Fun Facts and Information About the Element

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Fun Facts about Tungsten

What is the symbol? W
What is the atomic number? 74
What is the atomic weight? 183.84
What is the melting point in Celsius? 3410
What is the boiling point in Celsius? 5660
What is the density (g/cm3)? 19.35
What year was it discovered? 1783
Who discovered the element? “Juan José and Fausto Elhuyar”
What group is the element in? 6
What is the electron configuration? [Xe] 4f14 5d4 6s2
What is the ionization energy? 7.864
What element category is it in? Transition Elements

Where is Tungsten Found?

Tungsten occurs in wolframite, scheelite, huebnertie, and ferberite. Important deposits of tungsten occur in California, Colorado, South Korea, Bolivia, Russia, and Portugal. China is reported to have about 75% of the world’s tungsten resources.

What is Tungsten Used For?

Tungsten and its alloys are used extensively for filaments for electric lamps, electron and television tubes, and for metal evaporation work; for electrical contact points for automobile distributors; X-ray targets; windings and heating elements for electrical furnaces. Tungsten carbide is of great importance to the metal-working, mining, and petroleum industries.

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