W

TUNGSTEN

Definition from 'tung' 'sten' or heavy stone. W from 'wolfram'. it has the highest melting point of any metal.

Discovery 1781

Uses lamp filament, paint

Group of Elements Early transition metal(Solid)

Atomic Weight 183.84

Oxidation State +6

Melting Point 3410

Boiling Point 5660

Density 19.3 g/cm3

Electronegativity 1.7