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Sep 17
Thoriated tungsten is used for welds where no other tungsten electrode type will do.

What Is Thoriated Tungsten Used For?

By Engineering Department | Arc Machines, Inc. Aerospace, Tungsten No Comments

The properties of tungsten change when it is alloyed with thorium. For instance, a thoriated tungsten electrode has a greater current carrying capacity than pure tungsten. This allows it to carry more heat and reduces the potential for tungsten inclusions. It also makes a weld arc easier to start and…

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