Tungsten is a transition metal from the periodic table. It is a grayish-white metal that is relatively rare in nature. Tungsten has a wide range of industrial applications, including the production of alloys, wear-resistant tools and components for the aerospace industry. It is also used to make electrodes, lightbulbs and X-ray tubes.
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| Atomic number | 74 |
| Group | VIB |
| Period | 6 |
| Mass | 183.84 |
| Latin name | Wolframium |
| Electron configuration | [Xe]4f14 5d4 6s2 |
| Oxidation state | -4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 |