Tungsten


 * Element Name:** Tungsten


 * Element Symbol:** W


 * Atomic Mass**: 184[[image:tungsten_LEON.png width="216" height="288" align="right"]]


 * Atomic Number**: 74


 * Protons**: 74


 * Electrons**:74


 * Discovery**: Jaun Jose and Fausto El huyar in 1783


 * How it was Named**: Mineral Wolfromite


 * State of Matter**: solid


 * Melting Point**: 3422°C


 * Boiling Point**: 5555°C


 * Characteristics**:
 * Steel- gray to tin-white metal
 * Solid
 * In air must be protected


 * Uses of Element**: telivision tubes, x-ray targets, heating elements and electric lamps.


 * Interesting Facts**: Tungsten is soft enough to be cut with a hacksaw. Tungsten is a solid.

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