{"product_id":"np543-tungsten-electrodes","title":"NP543-Tungsten Electrodes","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTIG welding electrodes usually contain small quantities of metallic oxides which can offer the following benefits: -Facilitate arc starting -Increase arc stability -Improve current carrying capacity of the electrode -Reduce the risk of weld contamination -Increase electrode life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOxides used are primarily zirconium, thorium, lanthanum or cerium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdditions are 1% - 4%, improve arc initiation, especially when direct current (DC) welding is employed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThorium oxide (thoria), effective in terms of long life and thermal efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZirconium oxide (zirconia) has been commonly used for alternating (AC) TIG welding, welding aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElectrode length: 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach package contains 10 electrodes; 2% Thoriated:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood current capacity, arc stability and easy arc start on DC current\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh resistance to weld pool contamination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintains sharpened tip configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot normally used on AC current because it is difficult to maintain the balled end\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium tendency to spit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium erosion rate;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISO Colour Chart: Red AWS A5.12 EWTh-2 ISO 6848 WT20\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold\/Priced Per: Pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQty\/Pack: 10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: 2% Thoriated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: 2% Thoriated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"CK Worldwide Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50583490036005,"sku":"NP543","price":138.6,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0869\/2665\/5781\/files\/np552_5241d079-6c7a-476b-93be-6e5bf7a7ce89.jpg?v=1759592980","url":"https:\/\/tgstore.ca\/products\/np543-tungsten-electrodes","provider":"TG Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}