Definitions
- Referring to a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. - Describing a hard, dense, and steel-gray metal that is used in electrical contacts, filaments, and alloys. - Talking about a rare and expensive metal that is difficult to extract and refine.
- Referring to a chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. - Describing a hard, dense, and steel-gray metal that is used in electrical contacts, filaments, and alloys. - Talking about a rare and expensive metal that is difficult to extract and refine.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the same chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74.
- 2Both words describe a hard, dense, and steel-gray metal.
- 3Both words are used in electrical contacts, filaments, and alloys.
- 4Both words are rare and expensive metals that are difficult to extract and refine.
- 5Both words have similar physical and chemical properties.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Tungsten is more commonly used than wolframium in everyday language and scientific literature.
- 2Industry: Wolframium is commonly used in the aerospace industry, while tungsten is commonly used in the lighting and mining industries.
- 3History: Wolframium was the original name given to the element by its discoverer, while tungsten was the name adopted by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC) in 1949.
Remember this!
Wolframium and tungsten are synonyms that refer to the same chemical element with the symbol W and atomic number 74. They are both hard, dense, and steel-gray metals that are used in electrical contacts, filaments, and alloys. However, tungsten is more commonly used and has a wider range of applications in various industries.
