tung·sten | ˈtəŋ-stən
noun
A gray-white, heavy, high-melting, hard polyvalent metallic element that resembles chromium and molybdenum
Tungsten is an element on the periodic table with an atomic number of 74. The metallic element has a grayish white appearance, is considered heavy and has a very high melting point of 6192°F. Its boiling point of 10706°F is the highest of any discovered element, making the metal incredibly versatile and useful in a range of applications for which high heat is a necessity. It is found in light bulb filaments, x-ray tubes, electrodes for arc welding, and alloying of other metals that need to be incredibly strong. It is also used in radiation shielding and projectiles that need to withstand extremely high heat and pressure.
