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 0.09375 inches. 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 Diameter0.09375 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