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Tungsten
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1 Facts

1.1 Interesting Facts

  • Tungsten element has the second highest melting point.
  • Pure tungsten can easily cut down with the help of hacksaw.

1.2 Sources

Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals

1.3 History

1.3.1 Who Discovered

Not Available

1.3.2 Discovery

In 1781

1.4 Abundance

1.4.1 Abundance In Universe

5 * 10-8 %
Rank: 27 (Overall)
Thallium
5E-09 0.11

1.4.2 Abundance In Sun

~0.0000004 %
Rank: 23 (Overall)
Beryllium
1E-08 0.1

1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites

0.00 %
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Gold
1.7E-07 22

1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust

0.00 %
Rank: 39 (Overall)
Radium
9.9E-12 8.1

1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans

0.00 %
Rank: 18 (Overall)
Protactinium
2E-23 1.1

1.4.6 Abundance In Humans

Not Available
Rank: N/A (Overall)
Radium
1E-13 1.4