Tungsten (W)
VERY HIGH RISKOverview
A dense refractory metal with the highest melting point of any element and exceptional hardness under extreme stress conditions. Tungsten is essential to armor-piercing munitions, missile warheads, aerospace systems, industrial machining, and high-temperature defense applications.
Risk score
90/100 — supply chain threat level: Very High
Primary use cases
Armor-Piercing Ammo, Machining Tools, Missile Warheads, X-Ray Targets