74 W 183.84
Atomic properties
Atomic number
74
Z
Density
19.25 g/cm³
at STP
Melting point
3422 °C
at 1 atm
Boiling point
5555 °C
at 1 atm
Crystal structure
BCC
Electron config.
[Xe] 4f¹⁴ 5d⁴ 6s²
Oxidation states
+4, +6
most common
Market data
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Commercial forms & specifications
| Product Form | Chemical Formula | Molecular Weight | Typical Purity | Price Range (USD/kg) | Main Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Metal Powder | W | 183.84 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $35-65 | Powder metallurgy, cemented carbides |
| Tungsten Rod/Bar | W | 183.84 g/mol | 99.95% | $50-120 | Electrodes, heating elements |
| Tungsten Wire | W | 183.84 g/mol | 99.95-99.99% | $200-800 | Filaments, electronic applications |
| Tungsten Carbide | WC | 195.85 g/mol | 99.5-99.9% | $50-90 | Cutting tools, wear parts |
| Ammonium Paratungstate (APT) | (NH₄)₁₀W₁₂O₄₁·5H₂O | 3132.2 g/mol | 88.5% WO₃ | $28-35 | Tungsten metal production |
| Tungsten Trioxide | WO₃ | 231.84 g/mol | 99.5-99.95% | $30-40 | Catalysts, pigments, smart windows |
| Sodium Tungstate | Na₂WO₄·2H₂O | 329.85 g/mol | 99-99.5% | $25-35 | Catalysts, corrosion inhibitors |
| Tungsten Disulfide | WS₂ | 247.97 g/mol | 99-99.9% | $150-300 | Lubricants, 2D materials |
| Tungsten Hexachloride | WCl₆ | 396.56 g/mol | 99.9% | $500-800 | CVD precursor, catalysts |
| Tungsten Heavy Alloy | W-Ni-Fe/Cu | Variable | 90-97% W | $45-85 | Radiation shielding, counterweights |
| Spherical W Powder (3D Printing) | W | 183.84 g/mol | 99.9-99.99% | $400-1200 | Additive manufacturing |
| Ferro-tungsten | FeW | Variable | 70-80% W | $30-45 | Steel alloying |
Suppliers by country
🇨🇳 China
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Xiamen Tungsten Co. | APT, tungsten powder, carbide powder, rods, wire | Vertically integrated, battery materials |
| China Minmetals Corporation | Tungsten concentrates, APT, tungsten powder, carbides | Mining to finished products |
| Jiangxi Tungsten Industry Group | APT, tungsten powder, carbides, cutting tools | Largest tungsten enterprise globally |
| Zhuzhou Cemented Carbide Group | Tungsten carbide, cutting tools, wear parts | Advanced carbide products |
🇦🇹 Austria
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Plansee Group | Tungsten powder, rods, sheets, wire, heavy alloys | High-performance materials, electronics |
| Wolfram Bergbau und Hütten AG | Tungsten concentrates, APT, tungsten powder | European tungsten mining |
🇺🇸 United States
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Kennametal Inc. | Tungsten carbide, cutting tools, wear components | Advanced tooling solutions |
| Buffalo Tungsten Inc. | Tungsten powder, carbide powder, heavy alloys | Custom powder blends |
| Midwest Tungsten Service | Tungsten rods, sheets, wire, custom parts | Quick delivery, custom fabrication |
🇸🇪 Sweden
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Sandvik AB | Tungsten carbide, cutting tools, mining tools | Advanced materials technology |
| Seco Tools | Tungsten carbide inserts, cutting tools | Precision tooling |
🇷🇺 Russia
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrometallurg JSC | APT, tungsten oxide, tungsten powder | Chemical processing |
| KZTS (Kirovgrad Hard Alloys Plant) | Tungsten carbide, hard alloys | Mining and drilling tools |
🇯🇵 Japan
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Sumitomo Electric Industries | Tungsten carbide, cutting tools, wire | Ultra-fine carbides |
| A.L.M.T. Corp. | Tungsten powder, heavy alloys, heat sinks | Electronic materials |
🇮🇱 Israel
| Company | Product Forms | Specialties |
|---|---|---|
| Iscar Ltd. (IMC Group) | Tungsten carbide inserts, cutting tools | Advanced cutting solutions |
Market demand by product form
| Product Form | Global Market Size | China Share | Application Share | Growth Rate (CAGR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cemented Carbides | $4.8 billion | 55% | 58% of W consumption | 5.2% |
| Steel & Alloys | $1.2 billion | 48% | 15% of W consumption | 4.5% |
| Mill Products (Rod, Wire) | $0.9 billion | 42% | 10% of W consumption | 3.8% |
| Chemicals & Catalysts | $0.6 billion | 38% | 8% of W consumption | 6.5% |
| Electronics & Electrical | $0.5 billion | 35% | 6% of W consumption | 7.2% |
| 3D Printing Powders | $0.12 billion | 30% | 1% of W consumption | 18.5% |
| Other Applications | $0.08 billion | 40% | 2% of W consumption | 3.5% |
Market trends
Supply Concentration: China controls 82% of global tungsten production and 65% of reserves Strategic Metal Status: Listed as critical material by USA, EU, Japan - driving recycling initiatives 3D Printing Growth: Spherical tungsten powder demand growing at 18.5% CAGR for aerospace and medical Recycling Expansion: 35% of tungsten now from recycled sources, target 50% by 2030 Price Stability: APT prices stabilized at $280-350/mtu after 2023-2024 volatility Technology Advances: Ultra-fine nano-tungsten carbides enabling longer tool life Environmental Focus: New extraction technologies reducing environmental impact by 40% Defense Demand: Increased military spending driving tungsten heavy alloy demand
Moles per kilogram
| Product Form | Formula | MW (g/mol) | Moles/kg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tungsten Metal | W | 183.84 | 5.44 |
| Tungsten Carbide | WC | 195.85 | 5.11 |
| Tungsten Trioxide | WO₃ | 231.84 | 4.31 |
| Ammonium Paratungstate | (NH₄)₁₀W₁₂O₄₁·5H₂O | 3132.2 | 0.32 |
| Sodium Tungstate (dihydrate) | Na₂WO₄·2H₂O | 329.85 | 3.03 |
| Tungsten Disulfide | WS₂ | 247.97 | 4.03 |
| Tungsten Hexachloride | WCl₆ | 396.56 | 2.52 |
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Coverage notes
The following sections are thin or absent in the source document for this element. They will be filled by enrichment passes (NIST atomic, OSHA/NIOSH safety, USGS / IAI environmental).
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