Which element has the highest melting point?

Tungsten is generally recognized as the element with the highest melting point among all elements, melting at 3,422 °C. Its combination of extreme heat resistance and strength makes it valuable in filaments, electrodes, furnace parts, and aerospace applications. The element was identified in the late 18th century by the Swedish chemist Carl Wilhelm Scheele and later isolated by the Elhuyar brothers in 1783. Its name comes from Swedish, meaning “heavy stone.”