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    Tungsten

    Transition Metal

    Atomic Number: 74 • Atomic Mass: 183.8400 u • Period: 6 • Group: 6

    Electron Configuration: 1s² 2s² 2p⁶ 3s² 3p⁶ 4s² 3d¹⁰ 4p⁶ 5s² 4d¹⁰ 5p⁶ 6s² 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴
    Phase: Solid
    Electronegativity: 2.36
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    Overview

    Tungsten is the chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It belongs to the Transition Metal group and is located in period 6 of the periodic table. It exists as a solid under standard conditions.

    Basic Information

    • Symbol:W
    • Atomic Number:74
    • Atomic Mass:183.8400 u
    • Group:6
    • Period:6
    • Category:Transition Metal
    • Phase at STP:Solid
    • Electronegativity:2.36 (Pauling scale)

    Key Facts

    Fun Fact #1

    Highest melting point of all elements

    Fun Fact #2

    Name means 'heavy stone' in Swedish

    Common Uses

    • Light bulb filaments
    • Cutting tools
    • Armor-piercing ammunition