Tungsten

= ﻿ Tungsten Chris Buse= > · The atomic symbol is W. This is because it was formerly known as Wolfram, hence the W. > · Tungsten is solid at room temperature. > · It is part of the transitional metal family. > · Discovered by Juan Jose in 1779.
 *  Tungsten, from the Latin "tung sten" meaning heavy stone. ·


 * Atomic Number || Atomic Mass || Protons || Neutrons || Electrons || Melting Point || Boiling point ||
 * 74 || 183.85 || 74 || 110 || 74 || 3,422C || 5,555C ||

= Interesting Info: =

> · It was called Wolfram, hence the W. > · It is used in fluorescent light bulbs and rings. > · It has the highest melting point of any other metal. > · Tungsten dissolves in a mixture of hydrofluoric and nitric acids. > · It is added to steel to make it stronger. > media type="youtube" key="K1P8LpzFbh8?fs=1" height="385" width="480" >
 * China is reported to have about 75% of the world's Tungsten.