Tungsten is the metal with the highest melting point, at about 3,420–3,422 °C (around 6,190 °F).

Quick Scoop

  • The metal with the highest melting point is tungsten (chemical symbol W).
  • Its melting point is roughly 3,420–3,422 °C, far above common metals like iron or titanium.
  • Tungsten’s extreme heat resistance is why it appears in things like rocket nozzles, heating elements, and (historically) light bulb filaments.

A bit of extra context

  • Among all known materials, some compounds and ceramics can exceed tungsten’s melting point, but they are not pure metals (for example, certain hafnium–tantalum carbides).
  • For pure elemental metals, tungsten sits at the top; rhenium and osmium follow behind it with slightly lower melting points above 3,000 °C.

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