Tungsten is a very dense refractory metal that retains strength at high temperatures and forms exceptionally hard carbides.
Atomic number
74
Category
Transition metal
Period
6
Group
6
State
Solid
Fun facts about Tungsten
It has the highest melting point among pure metals.
Tungsten carbide gives cutting tools a hard, wear-resistant edge.
Its chemical symbol W comes from the name wolfram.
Common uses of Tungsten
Cutting tools
High-temperature furnace parts
Dense counterweights and electrodes
Where Tungsten sits in the periodic table
Tungsten is classified as a transition metal in period 6 and group 6 of the periodic table. Under the conditions represented in this reference, its state is solid.
Quick chemistry revision
For quick revision, pair the symbol W with atomic number 74 and the listed atomic mass 183.84. The summary, facts, and uses above keep those element properties together in one reference.