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it may spontaneously ignite upon contact with air

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Tungsten has some disadvantages including its high cost due to scarcity and difficulty in extraction, its brittleness at room temperature, and its tendency to form compounds with other elements at high temperatures. Its high melting point also makes it challenging to work with in certain applications.

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it's corrosive so it can burn your skin lol

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Primarily. It's hypo-allergenic.

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