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WT WC WL Tungsten Products Tungsten Electrodes / TIG Electrodes for TIG Welding
Tungsten is resistant to corrosion when the humidity is below 60%. However, it must be protected at elevated temperatures. Tungsten can oxidize in the presence of oxidizing gases at temperatures above 250° C. Despite this vulnerability, Molten glass, nitrogen, inert gases, molten metals and ceramic oxides only slightly affect it.
Thoriated Tungsten Electrodes
Thoriated tungsten is the most commonly used tungsten material,
Thoria is a low-level radioactive material, but it was the first to
display a significant improvement over pure tungsten.
Thoriated tungsten is a good general use tungsten for DC
applications, because it operates well even when overload with
extra amperage, thus improves the performance of welding.
Cerium Tungsten Electrodes
Cerium Tungsten Electrodes have good starting arc performance under
the condition of low crrrent. The arc current is low, therefore the
electrodes can be used for welding of pipe,stainless and fine
parts. Cerium-Tungsten is the first choice for replacing Thoriated
Tungsten under the condition of low DC.
Lanthanated Tungsten Electrodes
The lanthanated tungsten became very popular in the circle of
welding in the world soon after it was developed because of its
good welding performance. The electric conductivity of lanthanated
tungsten is most closed to that of 2% thoriated Tungsten. Welders
can easily replace thoriated tungsten Electrode with lanthanated
tungsten electrode at either AC or DC and not have to make any
welding program changes. The radioactivity from thoriated tungsten
can thus be avoided. Another advantage of lanthanated tungsten is
being able to bear high current and having the lowest burn-loss
rate.
Zirconiated Tungsten Electrodes
Zirconiated tungsten has good performance in AC welding, especially
under high load current. Any other electrodes in terms of its
excellent performance can not replace Zirconiated tungsten
electrodes. The electrode retains a balled end when welding, which
results in less tungsten permeation and good corrosion resistance.
Our technical staffs have been engaged in research and testing work
and succeeded in solving the conflicts between zirconium contents
and processing properties.
Pure Tungsten Electrodes: Suitable for welding under alternating current;
Yttrium Tungsten Electrodes: Mainly applied in military and aviation industry with narrow arc
beam, high compressing strength,highest welding penetration at
medium and high current;
Composite Tungsten Electrodes: Their performances can be much improved by adding two or more
rare Earth oxides which are mutually complementary. The Composite
Electrodes have thus become out of the ordinary in the electrode
family. The new type Composite Tungsten Electrode developed by us
has been listed in Stade Developing Plan for new products.
Specifications of Tungsten Electrodes for TIG Welding:
Trade mark | Added | Impurity | Other | Tungsten | Electric | Color |
WT10 | Th02 | 0.9-1.2 | < 0.20 | The rest |
| yellow |
WT20 | Th02 | 1.7-2.2 | < 0.20 | The rest |
| Red |
WT30 | Th02 | 2.8-3.2 | < 0.20 | The rest |
| Purple |
WT40 | Th02 | 3.8-4.2 | < 0.20 | The rest |
| Orange |
WC20 | CeO2 | 1.80 - 2.20% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.7 - 2.8 | Grey |
WL10 | La2O3 | 0.80 - 1.20% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.6 - 2.7 | Black |
WL15 | La2O3 | 1.30 - 1.70% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.8 - 3.0 | Yellow |
WL20 | La2O3 | 1.80 - 2.20% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.8 - 3.2 | Sky blue |
WZ3 | ZrO2 | 0.20 - 0.40% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.5 - 3.0 | Brown |
WZ8 | ZrO2 | 0.70 - 0.90% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.5 - 3.0 | White |
WP | -- | -- | <0.20% | The rest | 4.5 | Green |
WY20 | YO2 | 1.80 - 2.20% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.0 - 3.9 | Blue |
WRex | ReOx | 1.00 - 4.00% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.45 - 3.1 |
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