74 W Tungsten 183.84 u

Tungsten

Period
6
Group
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.

Physical Properties

Atomic Mass 183.84 u
Phase at STP Solid

Electronic Properties

Electronegativity 2.36

Electron Configuration

Configuration [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 & Period

Block

s p d f

Period

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Periodic Table

Lanthanides Actinides

Reactions Involving W

Formation of Tungsten Carbide

W + C → WC

Synthesis

Compounds Containing Tungsten

Sodium Tungstate

Na₂WO₄

Tungsten Carbide

WC

Tungsten Trioxide

WO₃

More Transition Metal

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 transition metal.
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.