Tungsten (W) — Element 74: Properties & Data
Tungsten (W) is a transition metal with atomic number 74 and atomic mass 183.84. It has melting point 3695 K (3422 °C), boiling point 5828 K (5555 °C), density 19.3 g/cm³. It sits in group 6 and period 6 of the periodic table and was discovered in 1783.
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Key facts
| Atomic mass | 183.84 u |
|---|---|
| Electron configuration | [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d4 |
| Oxidation states | +6 |
| Electronegativity (Pauling) | 2.36 |
| Atomic radius (van der Waals) | 210 pm |
| Ionization energy | 7.98 eV |
| Electron affinity | 0.815 eV |
| Melting point | 3695 K |
| Boiling point | 5828 K |
| Density | 19.3 g/cm³ |
| Standard state | Solid |
| Discovered | 1783 |
Häufig gestellte Fragen
What is the electron configuration of tungsten?
The ground-state electron configuration of tungsten is [Xe]6s2 4f14 5d4.
What group and period is tungsten in?
Tungsten (W) is in group 6 and period 6 of the periodic table, classified as a transition metal.
What is the melting point of tungsten?
Tungsten melts at 3695 K (3422 °C).
What is the standard state of tungsten?
Tungsten is a solid at standard temperature and pressure.
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Über diese Daten: property values compiled from IUPAC Standard Atomic Weights (2021), the NIST Atomic Spectra Database, and PubChem. Curated by the Aladdin Scientific technical team. Last reviewed: .