Why tungsten is used as an element in an electric bulb.

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Tungsten is used as a filament in an electric bulb because it has high melting point above 3000 degree celsius. It has high resistivity, good thermal conductivity and high melting point which fulfils the criteria of glowing electric bulb.

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