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Wolf Ram — Tungsten

Monster name: Wolf Ram

Tungsten

Atomic number
74
Symbol
W
Series
transition metals
Group
6
Period
6
State of matter
solid
  • radiation protection
  • native element

Of all metals Tungsten (also known as wolfram) has the highest melting point. Therefore it is used in light bulbs.

The name "tungsten" comes from the Swedish tung sten meaning "heavy stone".

Tungsten rod with oxidized surface
Tungsten rod with oxidized surface — Image source: Wikimedia Commons