Historically, tungsten became important for which application in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?

Filaments for incandescent light bulbs

What common name describes the hard alloy/material made from tungsten and carbon used for cutting and wear parts?

Tungsten carbide (cemented carbide)

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Tungsten (W) — high-melting metal and industrial chemistry

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Ten questions on tungsten (Z=74): melting point, common oxidation states, key compounds (oxides, halides, carbides), historical filament use, alloys, and ore sources.

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01What is the atomic number of tungsten?
02Approximately what is the melting point of tungsten (in °C)?
03Which oxidation state is most commonly associated with tungsten compounds?
04What is the formula of tungsten(VI) oxide, a common tungsten oxide?
05Which volatile hexafluoride is an important tungsten compound used in semiconductor processing?
06What is the stoichiometric formula of tungsten carbide widely used in cutting tools?
07Historically, tungsten became important for which application in the late 19th and early 20th centuries?
08What common name describes the hard alloy/material made from tungsten and carbon used for cutting and wear parts?
09What is the approximate density of metallic tungsten (g/cm³)?
10Which mineral is a principal ore of tungsten?