Metals Documentation
W74
Tungsten
Transition Metal
Last updated: January 2026Overview
The metal with the highest melting point, essential for hardmetals, cutting tools, aerospace components, and military applications. China controls 83% of global mining output.
Strategic Relevance
Subject to Chinese export restrictions and 25% US tariffs since December 2024. Irreplaceable in cutting tools and defense applications.
Applications
01Hardmetals & carbides
02Aerospace alloys
03Cutting tools
04Military applications
05Electronics
Price History
Historical price trend (USD/kg or USD/tonne)
Physical Properties
- Density
- 19.25 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 3,422°C
- Atomic Number
- 74
- Category
- Transition Metal
Supply Concentration
- China83%
- Vietnam4%
- Russia2%
- Australia3%
- Other8%