Tungsten was discovered by Fausto and Juan Jose de Elhuyar at 1783 in Spain.
Origin of name: from the Swedish words "tung sten" meaning "heavy stone".
Atomic Number: 74
Atomic Weight: 183.84
Melting Point: 3695 K (3422°C or 6192°F)
Boiling Point: 5828 K (5555°C or 10031°F)
Density: 19.3 grams per cubic centimeter
Phase at Room Temperature: Solid
Element Classification: Metal
Period Number: 6 Group Number: 6 Group Name: none