Tungsten Unleashed: From Fire-Resistant Wonder to Isotopes and Industry

A two‑part deep dive into tungsten, exploring its jaw‑dropping properties, everyday and high‑tech uses, and the surprises it still holds—from the brittle polycrystalline metal to the ductile perfection of single crystals, from carbide wear parts to bacteria that rely on tungsten enzymes. We pull in excerpts from Wikipedia’s tungsten entry and nanograppy.com to unpack isotopes, artificial radioisotopes, and geological tracing, then discuss ethical sourcing and the broader impact of tungsten mining. Get ready to reframe what you think you know about this unassuming powerhouse.

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