74 W

Tungsten

Transition metal
Atomic number74
CategoryTransition metal
Atomic mass183.84
Electron configuration[Xe]4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s²
Oxidation states+4, +6
Electronegativity2.36
Melting point3,422 °C
Boiling point5,555 °C
Density19.25 g/cm³
Crystal structureBody-centred cubic
Group6
Period6
Blockd
Discovered1,783
Crustal abundance1.3 ppm

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