1. Who discovered it? Fausto and Juan Jose De Elhuyar discovered the element tungsten in 1783 in Spain.

2. Characteristics Hard Silver White Lustrous Metal Shine

3. Properties  are pure tungsten is a steel-gray to tin-white metal.  Very pure tungsten can be cut with a hacksaw. The impure metal is brittle and can be worked only with difficulty.  It has the highest melting point of all metals, and at temperatures over 1650°C has the highest tensile strength.  The metal oxidizes in air and must be protected at elevated temperatures.  It has excellent corrosion resistance and is attacked only slightly by most mineral acids.  The thermal expansion is about the same as borosilicate glass, which makes the metal useful for glass to metal seals.

4. Uses Mining Electron Microscope Drill Bits Nuclear Medicines Light Bulbs X-ray Targets Knifes Jewelry

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6. Value $900.00 for 8’’ of it.

7. Fun Fact It Greatly Increases the toughness of steel when allowed with it.

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