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Tungsten is a metallic element of the Periodic Table. Because of this, it is not an insulator of energy but a conductor instead.

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Is tungsten a insulator or conductor?

conductor


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.


Is it true or false that the tungsten wire in the light bulb is an example of an insulator?

False. The tungsten wire in a light bulb is not an insulator; it is a conductor. It allows electrical current to flow through it, generating heat and light when electricity passes through. Insulators, on the other hand, are materials that do not conduct electricity well.


What are the three minerals in a light bulb?

The bulb is usually made of: Soft glass made from silica, trona (soda ash), lime, coal, and salt.


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 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


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


Is tungsten paramagnetic or diamagnetic?

Tungsten is diamagnetic.