Gas discharge lamps are lighting devices that generate light through gas discharge, widely used in fluorescent lamps, high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps (such as sodium lamps, mercury lamps, and metal halide lamps), and specialized light sources. One of their core components is the electrode, with barium tungsten electrodes frequently employed in certain gas discharge lamps due to their superior performance.

The Cathode Ray Tube (CRT) is a classic display technology, and one of its core components is the barium tungsten electrode, typically used as the cathode material in the electron gun. This electrode is responsible for efficiently emitting electron beams to generate images.

The barium tungsten electrode combines the high-temperature resistance of tungsten with the low work function of barium, making it an efficient and stable cathode material for vacuum tubes. Its balance of electron emission efficiency, longevity, and application versatility has led to its widespread use in various high-performance vacuum tube devices.

Barium tungsten electrodes are critical materials in hot cathode electron tubes. Their unique physical and chemical properties make them a preferred solution in the field of electron emission, with extensive applications, particularly indispensable in special lighting sources and high-performance electronic devices.