My Science Project On Tungsten
Properties Of Tungsten
Atomic Number: 74
Atomic Weight: 183.84
Melting Point: 3695 K (3422°C or 6192°F)
Boiling Point: 5828 K (5555°C or 10031°F)
Density: 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 6
Group Number: 6
Group Name: Transition Metals
Malleable: yes
Ductile: no
Ductile
Pure Tungsten
Malleable
Tungsten Facts
Pure tungsten is a steel-gray to tin-white metal. Tungsten has the highest melting point and lowest vapor pressure of all metals, and at temperatures over 1650°C, has the highest tensile strength. The metal oxidizes in air and must be protected at elevated temperatures. It has excellent corrosion resistance and is effected only slightly by most mineral acids. Contrary to popular belief, pure tungsten is not all that hard. In fact pure tungsten is soft enough to be cut by a hacksaw. While tungsten itself is not as hard as people might think, a tungsten compound called tungsten carbide, is extremely tough and is used in drill bits, high speed cutting tools, and mining machinery.