Facts About Tungsten and Dubnium
Interesting Facts
- Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
- Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.
- IUPAC allotted a temporary name to Dubnium metal as “ Unnilpentium”.
- In the production of Dubnium, thermal gradient chromatography is used.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Produced by Bombarding Am243 with Ne22, Synthetically Produced
Who Discovered
Not Available
Joint Institute for Nuclear Research
Discovery
In 1781
In 1968
Abundance In Universe
Not Available
Abundance In Sun
~-9999 %
Abundance In Meteorites
Not Available
Abundance In Earth's Crust
Not Available
Abundance In Oceans
Not Available