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Tungsten MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Tungsten
Tree Number(s)
D01.268.556.887
D01.268.956.882
D01.552.544.887
Unique ID
D014414
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014414
Scope Note
A metallic element with the atomic symbol W, atomic number 74, and atomic weight 183.85. It is used in many manufacturing applications, including increasing the hardness, toughness, and tensile strength of steel; manufacture of filaments for incandescent light bulbs; and in contact points for automotive and electrical apparatus.
Entry Term(s)
Wolfram
Registry Number
V9306CXO6G
Related Numbers
7440-33-7
CAS Type 1 Name
Tungsten
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2017/07/05
Tungsten Preferred
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