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1.6 mm tungsten electrodes 2% ceriated
2% CERIUM TUNGSTEN TIG WELDING ELECTRODE
TIG WELDING OF FERROUS & NON FERROUS METALS
Plus 1 Collett & 1 Collet Holder
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Ceriated (Color Code: Turquoise/Green)
Ceriated tungsten electrodes contain a minimum of 97.30 percent tungsten and 1.80 to 2.20(%) percent cerium and are referred to as 2(%) percent ceriated.
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 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.
Using ceriated electrodes at higher amperages is not recommended because higher amperages cause the oxides to migrate quickly to the heat at the tip, removing the oxide content and nullifying its process benefits. (More information on tungsten electrodes )
