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Tungsten is represented by the symbol W which came from its earlier name of Wolfram. Tungsten comes from Tung Sten, the Swedish words meaning heavy stone.
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∙ 13y agoTungsten's name originates from the Sweedish words "tung sten" (meaning "heavy stone"), but is also called "wolfram" in German, from wolframite, the rock that it is found in.
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Tungsten's latin name?
the latin word for tungsten is Wolfram
What is the name for WO3?
Tungsten trioxide, or tungstic anhydride is the common name for WO3. It is obtained by treating tungsten ores with alkalis.
What metal is in wolframite?
The metal is TUNGSTEN. Wolfram is the archaic name for tungsten. The chemical symbol is 'W'.
What is the origin of the symbol for the following element tungsten?
The symbol for tungsten is W and it comes from wolfram which is another name for tungsten.Also the ore of tungsten is wolframite with could be the origin of the chemical symbol.
What is tungsten's texture?
Tungsten is called "Wolfram" in German, and the "W" symbol comes from the German name of the element. wolframium is the latin term
What is Tungsten original name?
Tungsten's original name is Wolfram that is why the symbol for Tungsten is a W
Tungsten's latin name?
the latin word for tungsten is Wolfram
What is the metal name of W?
W means Tungsten [Wolfram in German].
Which element has the chemical symbol 'W'?
The W stands for "Wolfram" which is an alternative name for the metallic element Tungsten. One of the chief ores from which Tungsten is extracted is called Wolframite.
What the origin name for tungsten?
The name Tungsten is Swedish in origin meaning "scheelite".
How does the symbol tungsten get its name?
Tungsten is wulfram, First letter used as the elements symbol. Tungsten is obtained from the ore wolframite.
Why on a periodic table is there a W for tungsten?
The 'W' stands for Wolfram, Tungsten's original name.
What is the name for WO3?
Tungsten trioxide, or tungstic anhydride is the common name for WO3. It is obtained by treating tungsten ores with alkalis.
What element starts with the letter w?
Tungsten, honest. The chemical symbol for tungsten is W. The alternative, non-anglophone, name for tungsten is Wolfram.
What is the other name of tungsten?
Wolfram
What is the English name for wolfram?
tungsten
Where does tungsten the symbol get its name?
Wolfram
