This tungsten electrode features similar characteristics to 1½% lanthanated with better arc Starting, arc stability and less tip erosion, substitute for 2% thoriated. In addition, it is for use with: aluminum, carbon steel, copper, low-alloy steel, magnesium, nickel, stainless steel, titanium. It has an overall length of seven inches, an overall diameter of 1/8 inch. It can be used for TIG welding and meets the standards for AWS A5.12, ISO 6848.
Technical Specs
ItemTungsten Electrode
Chemical Composition2% Lanthanated
For Material TypeAluminum, Carbon Steel, Copper, Low-Alloy Steel, Magnesium, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Titanium
Overall Length7 in
Welding Current DesignationAC/DC
Electrode MaterialTungsten
StandardsAWS A5.12, ISO 6848
AWS ClassificationEWLa-2
ColourBlue
Overall Diameter1/8 in
Package Quantity10
Welding ProcessesTIG
FeaturesSimilar Characteristics to 1.5% Lanthanated with Better Arc Starting, Arc Stability and Less Tip Erosion, Substitute for 2% Thoriated