Tungsten

Tungsten
Properties
Atomic symbol	W
Atomic number	74
Classification	Transition Metal
Atomic mass	183.84 amu
Other Information
Date of discovery	1783
Name of discoverer	José and Fausto Elhuyar
Name origin	From the Swedish tung sten meaning heavy stone.
Uses	Due to its high melting point, tungsten is suitable for aerospace and high temperature uses which include drilling, electrical, heating, and welding applications.
Obtained from	Tungsten is found in the minerals wolframite , scheelite, ferberite and hübnerite. The metal is commercially produced by reducing tungsten oxide with hydrogen or carbon..