Basic Information

Name: Tungsten 
Symbol: W 
Atomic Number: 74 
Atomic Mass: 183.84 amu 
Melting Point: 3410.0 °C (3683.15 K, 6170.0 °F) 
Boiling Point: 5660.0 °C (5933.15 K, 10220.0 °F) 
Number of Protons/Electrons: 74 
Number of Neutrons: 110 
Classification: Transition Metal 
Crystal Structure: Cubic 
Density @ 293 K: 19.3 g/cm3 
Color: Silver
Date of Discovery: 1783 
Discoverer: Fausto and Juan Jose de Elhuyar 
Name Origin: From the Swedish words tung sten (heavy stone) 
Symbol Origin: From wolfram (its German name) 
Uses: used widely in electronics industry 
Obtained From: scheelite, wolframite