Tungsten, or wolfram, is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. Tungsten is a rare metal found naturally on Earth almost exclusively as compounds with other elements. It was identified as a new element in 1781 and first isolated as a metal in 1783.

Is it possible to melt tungsten?

Tungsten is known as one of the toughest things found in nature. It is super dense and almost impossible to melt. Pure tungsten is a silver-white metal and when made into a fine powder can be combustible and can spontaneously ignite.

What does it take to melt tungsten?

Of all metals in pure form, tungsten has: The highest melting point (6192°F, or 3422°C) Lowest vapor pressure (at temperatures above 3000°F, or 1650°C)