The XTRweld 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrodes are ideal for GTAW (TIG) welding applications. 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 orbital tube and pipe fabricating, 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. Pack of 5 electrodes.

• With its excellent arc starting at low amperages, ceriated tungsten has become popular in such applications as orbital tube and pipe fabricating, 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% thoriated electrodes
• Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) electrodes
• GTAW process relies on tungsten's hardness and high-temperature resistance to carry the welding current to the arc
• Tungsten has the highest melting point of any metal: 3,410 degrees Celsius
• Electrodes perform best in DC welding at low current settings but can be used proficiently in AC processes
• Ceriated tungsten has slightly different electrical characteristics than thorium, but most welders can't tell the difference
• Pack includes 5 tungsten electrodes
• Applicable materials: Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys and Titanium
• Made in China
• Size of the electrodes: 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) x 7 in. L
• Specification: AWS A5.12 EWCe-2
• Ground finish electrodes have been ground to a uniform size with a polished surface
• 2% Lanthanated (Gray)