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Why is wolframite used in TV's?

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14y ago
Updated: 8/18/2019

If you are referring to Wolfsram which is now called Tungsten, it is used due to its lack of resistance and resistance to corrosion. It is incorporated into capacitors,transistors, relays,and many other essential items required in the construction of a TV.

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