Tungsten.what are methods of obtaining tungsten?

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Tungsten.what are methods of obtaining tungsten?

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2007-10-09 10:40:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Tungsten is found in nature as tungstate minerals, which contain W(VI) in the form of [WO4]2- ions. The most common are CaWO4, FeWO4, and MnWO4 (not necessarily in that order). Reduction with hydrogen or carbon yields tungsten metal.

2007-10-09 10:47:37 · answer #1 · answered by 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

http://www.answers.com/topic/tungsten-ore TUNGSTEN IS MINED FROM TWO SOURCES WOLFRAMITE AND SCHEELITE

2007-10-09 17:54:13 · answer #2 · answered by Loren S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋