Which element is used in light bulbs as a filament

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Alanna Chandler

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5 May, 12:29

Which element is used in light bulbs as a filament

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The element that is used in light bulbs as a filament is tungsten - this is almost always the case in halogen and incandescent bulbs. Tungsten is chosen for this purpose because of the fact it can withstand temperatures of up to 4,500 degrees, as well as being incredibly flexible.