74 W Tungsten 183,84 u

Tungsten

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Periode
6
Gruppe
6
Block
d-Block
Phase (STP)
Solid

Tungsten has the highest melting point of all elements at 3,422 C. It is used in light bulb filaments, cutting tools, and military applications.

About Tungsten

No element withstands heat like tungsten (W): with the highest melting point of any element, 3,422 degrees Celsius, it remains solid where other metals vaporize. Element 74 occupies group 6 of period 6 in the d-block, with an atomic mass of 183.84, the electron configuration [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s², and a Pauling electronegativity of 2.36. This refractory nature made tungsten the classic material for incandescent light-bulb filaments, and its hardness underlies tungsten-carbide cutting tools and drill bits. Dense and strong, the metal also serves in armaments and high-temperature furnace components. It is solid at standard conditions.

Physikalische Eigenschaften

Atommasse 183.84 u
Phase bei STP Solid

Elektronische Eigenschaften

Elektronegativität 2.36

Elektronenkonfiguration

Konfiguration [Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s²

Electron Shell Configuration

Tungsten electron shell configuration W 2e⁻ 8e⁻ 18e⁻ 32e⁻ 12e⁻ 2e⁻
Electron shell structure of Tungsten — electrons per shell.
Shell Electrons
1 (K) 2
2 (L) 8
3 (M) 18
4 (N) 32
5 (O) 12
6 (P) 2

Position in Periodic Table

Tungsten position in the periodic table W

Block & Periode

Block

s p d f

Periode

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Periodensystem

Lanthanide Actinide

Reaktionen mit W

Formation of Tungsten Carbide

W + C → WC

Synthesis

Compounds Containing Tungsten

Tungsten Trioxide

WO₃

Tungsten Carbide

WC

Sodium Tungstate

Na₂WO₄

Mehr Übergangsmetall

21 Sc Scandium 22 Ti Titanium 23 V Vanadium 24 Cr Chromium 25 Mn Manganese 26 Fe Iron 27 Co Cobalt 28 Ni Nickel 29 Cu Copper 30 Zn Zinc

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tungsten?
Tungsten (W) is a chemical element with atomic number 74. It is a solid at standard temperature and pressure, classified as a übergangsmetall.
What are the key properties of Tungsten?
Tungsten has an atomic mass of 183.84 u.
What is the electron configuration of Tungsten?
The electron configuration of Tungsten is [Xe] 4f14 5d4 6s2. It is in the d-block of the periodic table.
What is the electronegativity of Tungsten?
Tungsten has an electronegativity of 2.36 on the Pauling scale.