Uses of Tungsten
Industrial and Manufacturing
Tungsten carbide, a compound of tungsten and carbon, is widely used for cutting tools, drilling equipment, mining machinery, and wear-resistant parts due to its extreme hardness and heat resistance.
Military and Aerospace
Tungsten alloys are used in armor-piercing ammunition, missile counterweights, turbine blades, and rocket nozzles for their high density and heat resistance.
Electronics and Lighting
Tungsten’s high melting point and conductivity make it ideal for lamp filaments, X-ray tube targets, heating elements, and electronic contacts.
Jewellery and Specialty Uses
Tungsten carbide rings and jewelry are prized for durability and scratch resistance. It is also used in weights, counterbalances, and vibration motors for mobile devices.
Scheelite, a Tungsten mineral, glows under black light in drill core from the Fox Project
China Produces over 80% of Global Tungsten
No Producing Tungsten Mines in North America
Tungsten Prices Have Increased 5x Since the Start of 2025
