Explain Why is the Tungsten Used Almost Exclusively for Filament of Electric Lamps? - Science

Explain Why is the tungsten used almost exclusively for filament of electric lamps?

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The melting point and of Tungsten is an alloy which has very high melting point and very high resistivity so does not burn easily at a high temperature.

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