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Is tungsten combustible

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∙ 15y ago

Updated: 6/14/2024

It is not combustible like some materials, but it can catch afire which is why many shops have separate shop vacs for titanium dust/chips.

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What element was derived from German name wolfram?

That's tungsten. Wikipedia has more in their post on this amazing metal. A link to it is below.

Is tungsten a semiconductor?

No, tungsten is not a semiconductor. Tungsten is a metal known for its high melting point and resistance to corrosion. Semiconductors are materials that have conductivity between that of a conductor and an insulator, like silicon or germanium.

What is the texture of tungsten?

Tungsten has a smooth, metallic texture.

What family is Tungsten in?

Tungsten is within the family of Transition metals.

What elements make up Tungsten?

Tungsten is a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. It is a transition metal known for its high melting point, strength, and hardness. Tungsten is commonly used in various industrial applications, especially in manufacturing processes where durability and heat resistance are required.

Is latex combustible?

Yes, it is combustible.

Is coke combustible?

coke is combustible

Is tungsten tougher that tungsten carbide?

No. Tungsten is an element, where as tungsten carbide is an alloy, or a mixture of elements (tungsten, nickel, tantalum, niobium, titanium, and chromium). Tungsten carbide is much easier to work into styles and designs, but does not change the hardness of the metal.

Is plasma combustible?

No, plasma is not combustible. Plasma is not something that can be combustible without additional chemicals, as it is relatively cool.

Names of combustible things?

Combustible: # Food # Fat

Is houses combustible?

Some houses are combustible, such as wooden structures. Even in brick buildings the contents may be combustible.

Is tungsten magnetic?

Yes, tungsten is not magnetic. Tungsten is a diamagnetic material, which means it is slightly repelled by a magnetic field.

What is the molecular formula for tungsten?

The chemical symbol for Tungsten is W. (Tungsten is also known as Wolfram.)

What is ore of tungsten?

Tungsten is found in wolframite (hence why the Germans called tungsten wolfram).

What are the substances in tungsten?

There are none, tungsten is a pure element so it is made of only tungsten.

What is Tungsten original name?

Tungsten's original name is Wolfram that is why the symbol for Tungsten is a W

Could you give a motto with tungsten?

We should be strong as tungsten heavy alloy,tough as tungsten carbide.This is the motto of China Tungsten Online

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