74W183.8Tungsten
tech · Z 74 · 183.8 u
Tungsten (W)
China still mines and refines most tungsten. Vietnam, Russia and Rwanda are the other mine flags.
APT is the traded intermediate. Carbide powder is the industrial offtake. Defence mill products carry export control.
Geo
Mine, process, refine.
| ISO | Country | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| CN | China | Mine | Mine and APT |
| VN | Vietnam | Mine | Nui Phao |
| RU | Russia | Mine | Screen |
| RW | Rwanda | Mine | Wolframite |
| AT | Austria | Mine | Mittersill |
Forms
- WO3 conc
- APT
- Carbide powder
Uses
- Carbide tools
- Mill products
- Defence