Name: Tungsten
Synonyms:
5N-W; AW3105; B 10; B 10 (metal); BIO; BIO (metal); C 50H; D 100; D 100 (metal); D100W; D 20; D 20 (metal); FW 1-150; GE-U 10-4795; Osram M-37; PF 17W; RST-U; SG50W; Tungsten element; VA; VA (tungsten); Ventron 00620; W 3KD; W 3N8; WL; WL100; WT; Wolfram CAS Number:7440-33-7 Molecular Formula:W Molecular Weight:183.85 EINECS:231-143-9 Density:19.3 Boiling Point:5660 ºC Flash Point:-23°C Safety Description:An inhalation hazard. Mildly toxic by an unspecified route. An experimental teratogen. Experimental reproductive effects. A skin and eye irritant. Flammable in the form of dust when exposed to flame. The powdered metal may ignite on contact with air or oxidants (e.g., bromine pentafluoride, bromine, chlorine trifluoride, potassium perchlorate, potassium dichromate, nitryl fluoride, fluorine, oxygen difluoride, iodine pentafluoride, hydrogen sulfide, sodium peroxide, lead(IV) oxide). See also TUNGSTEN COMPOUNDS and POWDERED METALS.
Analytical Methods:
For occupational chemical analysis use NIOSH: Tungsten, 7074; Elements, 7300. liansport Information:UN 3089