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The name change from wolfram to tungsten occurred to provide clarity and consistency in the scientific community. Tungsten is the international name for the element, derived from the Swedish words "tung sten" meaning heavy stone, which accurately reflects its properties.
Tungsten is also known as wolfram.
Tungsten's chemical symbol is W because it comes from its older, German name "Wolfram." In the early 19th century, tungsten was often referred to as wolfram in Europe, and the symbol W was chosen to represent this element on the periodic table.
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W is the chemical symbol of wolfram (in some countries it is called tungsten).
The symbol "W" for tungsten comes from its German name, which is "Wolfram". In the 18th century, tungsten was often referred to as "wolframite", and the abbreviation "W" was derived from its mineral name.