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Tungsten has the highest melting point of all metals.

Why it is true

Tungsten melts at 3,422 degrees Celsius, the highest melting point of any metal. This property makes it ideal for incandescent light bulb filaments and for components that need to withstand extreme temperatures.

Source: Royal Society of Chemistry

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