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The symbol of tungsten is __________.


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  • Tungsten is a chemical element with symbol W and atomic number 74.
  • It is classified as a transition metal, tungsten is a solid at room temperature.
  • Tungsten and its alloys are used extensively for filaments for electric lamps, electron and television tubes, and for metal evaporation work; for electrical contact points for automobile distributors; X-ray targets; windings and heating elements for electrical furnaces; and for numerous spacecraft and high-temperature applications.

Therefore symbol of tungsten is W.


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