TUNGSTEN

MINERAL PROJECT
By: Jackson Kincaid, Bennett Cadden, and Noah Godfrey
Origin and Acquisition
Tungstenis extracted from ores which is then
converted to Tungsten Oxide
Heatedwith Hydrogen or Carbon to produce
Tungsten powder
75% of the worlds Tungsten comes from
China
Physical and Chemical Properties
Physical Properties Chemical Properties
Density-19.3 g.cm-3 at 20C Atomic number-74
Melting point (Celsius)-3410 Elementthickens when
exposed to oxidation
Hardness(mineral)-7.5
Electrical conductivity %IACS-
Reflectivity-62%
31
Tungsten
powder is highly
flammable
Safety of Mining and Handling
Tungsten is mined underground by machines
Ifskin is exposed, raw in nature it can cause irritating skin and
eyes
The material must be cleaned before wore as jewelry
Cost/Benefit of Mining Tungsten
Finished tungsten products cost around $25 to $2500 per kilo
Majority of products range from $100 to $350 per kilo
No maintenance charges
Highly durable
Cheaper than other metals
Historical and Modern Uses
Historical Modern
Tips in Ball Point Pens Glass- to-Metal Seals
Power Generators X-ray targets
Neutron Reflectors Missiles
Weight/Counterweights T.V Tubes
Used instead of Lead bullets at High-Speed tool Steels
times
Future Uses of Tungsten
Used
in the building of Thermonuclear Energy
Generators
Used
to build a brain implant which allows for
movement for disabled patients
Impact on environment and
solutions
Tungsten
has low potential to cause harm to animals or
humans at environmentally relevant concentrations.
Eventhough it doesnt cause harm appropriate care is
exercised when processing and using tungsten to
ensure safety.
Waste and Recycling
Tungsten is very beneficial, such as reducing land-
filled waste, saving valuable and finite virgin raw
materials and energy, as well as reducing pollution
Can
be disposed by crushing and then shipped off to
companies in need of the material
Sources
www.lentech.com/periodic/elements/w.htm

www.tungsten.com/tips/tungsten-and-costs

www.itia.info/health-environment.html

www.tungsten.com/minerals/tungsten/