74
74 is the atomic number of tungsten — the metal with the highest melting point of any element — sitting directly after the notable prime 73.
- Even
- Composite
Where 74 fits
Why 74 is special
74's element, tungsten, holds a genuine scientific superlative: no other metal withstands higher temperatures before melting.
Factors & digit properties
- Divisors (4)
- 1, 2, 37, 74
- Prime factorisation
- 2 × 37
- Digit sum
- 11
- Digital root
- 2
Representations
- Decimal
- 74
- Binary
- 1001010
- Octal
- 112
- Hexadecimal
- 4a
- Roman numeral
- LXXIV
- Scientific notation
- 7.400 × 10^1
Other mathematical patterns
- Deficient number
- Semiprime
Related numbers & connections
37 is a factor of 74 (37 × 2 = 74).
View 37 →Mathematically related
- has factor37
why?
Strength 0.50, confidence "high".
Science
74 is the atomic number of tungsten, which has the highest melting point of any metal.
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Mathematics
74 = 2 × 37, sitting directly after the notable prime 73.
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Common questions
Is 74 a prime number?
No, 74 is not prime.
What are the factors of 74?
The factors of 74 are 1, 2, 37, 74.
What is 74 in Roman numerals?
74 in Roman numerals is LXXIV.
About this page's data
Mathematical facts:computed directly from the number's value — nothing to source or verify externally.
Contextual records: 2 reviewer-confirmed records, sourced and reviewed before publication.
Last reviewed: 15 July 2026