Chromium vs Tungsten

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PropertyCr ChromiumW Tungsten
Atomic number2474
SymbolCrW
NameChromiumTungsten
Categorytransition-metaltransition-metal
Standard Atomic Weight51.9961 u183.84 u
Period46
Group66
Blockss
Phase at STPsolidsolid
Electron configuration[Ar]3d54s1[Xe]6s24f145d4
Oxidation states[-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6][-4, -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
Electronegativity (Pauling)1.662.36
Electron affinity0.675 eV0.815 eV
Density7150 kg/m³1.930000e+4 kg/m³
Melting point1906.85 °C3421.85 °C
Boiling point2670.85 °C5554.85 °C
Discovery year17971781