Highest Melting Point
The chemical element with the highest melting point is carbon, at 4300â4700 K(4027â4427 Â°C, 7280â8000 Â°F). The second highest melting point of the chemical elements is tungsten, at 3695 K (3422 Â°C, 6192 Â°F), which is why it is used as a filament for light bulbs.