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HELP what is property of tungsten that makes it suitable for use as a filament in electric light bulbs

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\large \boxed{\mathrm{melting \ point}}

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Tungsten is used in light bulbs because its high melting point. Tungsten has a high melting point of
\sf 3422 \ \°C.

Tungsten also has the lowest vapor pressure and the highest tensile strength out of all the metals.

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Answer:

Tungsten has a high melting point of 3695K, lowest vapour pressure and great tensile strength out of all the metals. Since it can reach high temperature before melting, it is used for light bulb filaments.

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