Tungsten having symbol
W and atomic number 74 is one of the ostensible transition metals. The shiny
gray metal remains solid in state at room temperature. Tungsten is
characterized by unique chemical and physical properties. The requirements of a
more energy conscious world in relation to the efficient consumption and production
of energy has escalated in past years and will become increasingly significant
for the society in the future.
Presently, worldwide
energy consumption is growing much faster than the overall supply. The effectiveness
of conventional technologies should be enhanced in order to decrease losses in distribution
and transmission of energy. New technologies and strategies must be developed
for ‘Using less & doing more’. Whatever new solutions may be developed in
the future, it can be expected that tungsten based components and materials
will surely play their constructive part in meeting these obstacles.
Tungsten products have contributed a lot in the past both as advanced tools and functional
materials with marvelous properties. This contribution will not reduce in the approaching
future. Recent deliberations on global warming and the conclusion that some greenhouse
gases are responsible for the majority of observed temperature increase since
the starting of twentieth century, have brought reduction calls in emissions
which will stipulate a more careful handling of fossil energy globally.
The search for
substitutes will be increased, as oil, coal and natural gas reserves are being depleted
and the necessity to use existing renewable and natural resources is also gradually
increasing. In near future, there is a huge opportunity for tungsten containingproducts which have tactical significance in the field of fossil energy, power
transmission, fossil energy production, or renewable power generation, and
power distribution, because of their brilliant properties.
