The following uses for tungsten are gathered from a number of sources as well as from anecdotal comments:
- useful for glass-to-metal seals since the thermal expansion is about the same as borosilicate glass
- tungsten and its alloys are used extensively for filaments for electric lamps, electron and television tubes, and for metal evaporation work
- electrical contact points for car distributors
- X-ray targets
W Resources Plc (LON:WRES) engages in the exploration and development of tungsten, tin, copper, and gold properties.