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WTCER2040-3DP XTRweld 2% Ceriated Tungsten Electrode, 0.040, Gray, 3 Piece

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Brand: XTRweld
SKU: XTRWTCER20403DP
Brand part number: WTCER2040-3DP
GTIN: 840349202266
$6.99
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XTRweld Tungsten Electrode, Ground, 2% Ceriated (Gray), 0.040 in. (1.0mm) x 7" Length, Package: 3pc. Pack, Specification: AWS A5.12 EWCe-2

Tungsten is a rare metallic element used for manufacturing gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW) electrodes. The 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.

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.
Attribute nameAttribute value
Diameter0.040 Inch
MaterialTungsten
ColorGray
Length7 Inch
Welding TypeTIG (GTAW)
DC Current Range (-) Pure Tungsten10 to 75 A
DC Current Range (-) With Oxide10 to 75 A
AC Current Range (Pure Tungsten)15 to 55 A
AC Current Range (With Oxide)15 to 70 A
Melting Point3410 °C
ApprovalsEWCe-2 - ANSI/AWS A5.12, ISO6848
Principle OxideCeO2
Mass Percent1.8 to 2.2%
Impurities Mass Percent0.5% Max
Applicable MaterialsCarbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys and Titanium
Country OriginChina