answersLogoWhite

0

at about $100 per KG

User Avatar

Wiki User

14y ago

What else can I help you with?

Related Questions

What do you need tungsten for?

Tungsten has long been used as an FMJ on armour-piercing bullets. It is sometimes used for jewellery due to it's ductility and hardness, similar to that of gold and platinum (it is significantly less expensive).


How expensive the tungsten carbide?

As of Oct 2008, The price for pure metal is around $20,075 per tonne (Wikipedia).


Are tungsten rings expensive?

I think it all depends on where you go. Many times jewelry stores will have tungsten rings but they'll be more expensive than online because of overhead in their business. You can find some very reasonably priced tungsten rings at places like tungstenworld.com and other retailers online. Just be sure they offer return/exchange policies and warranties for their rings.


Why tungsten wire is not used in an electric heater?

Tungsten wire is not commonly used in electric heaters due to its high melting point and cost. While tungsten can withstand high temperatures, it is more expensive than other materials like nichrome that are commonly used for heating elements. Nichrome is a more cost-effective option that provides similar heat-resistant properties for electric heaters.


Do incandescent bulbs contain a filament of platinum?

No, incandescent bulbs typically contain a filament made of tungsten. Platinum is a rare and expensive metal that is not commonly used for this purpose due to its cost and lower melting point compared to tungsten.


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.


Why tungsten is not as heating element in iron box?

Tungsten is not commonly used as a heating element in iron boxes because it has a very high melting point, which would make it difficult to work with and shape into the required size and configuration for the heating element. Additionally, tungsten is quite expensive compared to other materials commonly used for heating elements, making it less economical for this application.


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 are the substances in tungsten?

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


What is ore of tungsten?

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


What is Tungsten original name?

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