WTCER2125 XTRweld 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrode, 1/8, Gray, 10 Piece, 7 Inch L
Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) electrodes. The GTAW process relies on tungsten's hardness and high-temperature resistance to carry the welding current to the arc. Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal, 3,410 degrees Celsius.
APPLICATIONS
- These electrodes perform best in DC welding at low current settings but can be used proficiently in AC processes. With its excellent arc starts at low amperages, ceriated tungsten has become popular in such applications as orbital tube and pipe fabricating, thin sheet metal work, and jobs involving small and delicate parts. Like thorium, it is best used to weld carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys, and titanium, and in some cases, it can replace 2 percent thoriated electrodes. Ceriated tungsten has slightly different electrical characteristics than thorium, but most welders can't tell the difference.
| Display Pack | 10 Piece |
| Welding Type | TIG (GTAW) |
| Diameter | 1/8 Inch |
| Length | 7 Inch |
| Material | Tungsten |
| Color | Gray |
| DC Current Range (-) Pure Tungsten | 160 to 310 A |
| DC Current Range (-) With Oxide | 225 to 330 A |
| DC Current Range (+) Pure Tungsten | 20 to 35 A |
| DC Current Range (+) With Oxide | 20 to 35 A |
| AC Current Range (Pure Tungsten) | 150 to 190 A |
| AC Current Range (With Oxide) | 150 to 250 A |
| Melting Point | 3410 °C |
| Approvals | EWCe-2 - ANSI/AWS A5.12, ISO6848 |
| Principle Oxide | CeO2 |
| Mass Percent | 1.8 to 2.2% |
| Impurities Mass Percent | 0.5% Max |
| Applicable Materials | Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys and Titanium |
| Country Origin | China |