Description
Tungsten
In the depths of ancient stars emerged a rare and remarkable element known as tungsten. Born amidst the cataclysmic explosions of supernovae, it carries within its core the extraordinary story of the universe itself.
With an atomic number of 74, tungsten is one of the densest and strongest elements. Its name is derived from the Swedish words “tung sten,” meaning “heavy stone,”. Found primarily in ores such as wolframite and scheelite, tungsten is intricately intertwined with the crust of our planet.
Physically, tungsten possesses a captivating brilliance—a gleaming silver hue that resists the passage of time. Its melting point soars to extraordinary heights, surpassed only by a handful of elements. This extraordinary resistance to heat grants tungsten the ability to endure blazing temperatures, making it a steadfast companion in the realm of extreme environments.
Tungsten has a density of approx. 19 g/cm3.
