| Description | TIG welding electrodes usually contain small quantities of metallic oxides which can offer the following benefits: -Facilitate arc starting -Increase arc stability -Improve current carrying capacity of the electrode -Reduce the risk of weld contamination -Increase electrode life
Oxides used are primarily zirconium, thorium, lanthanum or cerium
Additions are 1% - 4%, improve arc initiation, especially when direct current (DC) welding is employed
Thorium oxide (thoria), effective in terms of long life and thermal efficiency
Zirconium oxide (zirconia) has been commonly used for alternating (AC) TIG welding, welding aluminum
Electrode length: 7"
Each package contains 10 electrodes; Pure:
Lowest current capacity and least expensive
Maintains a clean balled end for welding on AC
More prone to weld contamination than other types of tungsten electrodes
Tends to spit at higher currents
Used for non-critical welds only |
