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 |