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Mineral resource of the month: tungsten

January 1, 2012

The article offers information on tungsten. It says that tungsten is a metal found in chemical compounds such as in the scheelite and ore minerals wolframite. It states that tungsten has the highest melting point and it forms a compound as hard as diamond when combined with carbon. It states that tungsten can be used as a substitute for lead in fishing weights, ammunition, and hunting shot. Moreover, China started to export tungsten materials and products instead of tungsten raw materials.

Publication Year 2012
Title Mineral resource of the month: tungsten
Authors Kim B. Shedd
Publication Type Article
Publication Subtype Journal Article
Series Title Earth
Index ID 70045898
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse
USGS Organization National Minerals Information Center