Thoriated Tungsten Rod Introduction
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- Category: Tungsten Information
- Published on Wednesday, 24 September 2014 15:05
Thoriated tungsten rods are the most commonly used tungsten material, Thoria is low-level radioactive material, but it is was the first to display a significant improvement over pure tungsten.
Added impurity quantity in % :
WT10 ThO2 0.90~1.20% yellow
WT20 ThO2 1.8~2.2% red
WT30 ThO2 2.80~3.20% purple
WT40 ThO2 3.80~4.20% orange
Attributes :
It is a low level radioactive material
Improves welding performance
Easy to get up the arc
Stable electric arc
Made from most commonly used tungsten material, i.e. thoriated tungsten
Saves electricity
Long performing life
Slight radioactivity
Provides excellent performance even when overloaded with extra amperage
Application Areas :
Good for general use
DC applications
Composition :
Designation | Oxide Additive | Impurities Content | Tungsten content | Color Sign | |
Nature | Content % | ||||
WT20 | ThO2 | 1.7-2.2 | <0.20 | Balance | Red |
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