{"product_id":"10-pack-arccaptain-color-coded-tungsten-electrodes-2-blue-red-lanthanated-tungsten","title":"Color-coded Tungsten Electrodes 2% Blue Lanthanated Red Thoriated Tungsten","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8458\/9369\/files\/Color-codedTungstenElectrodes-2.4.jpg?v=1678089825\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis 10-pack of 2% Lanthanated tig tungsten electrodes 1\/16\"x7\" (Blue, WL20\/EWLa-2) is a top-quality product that adheres to Standard AWS A5.12M\/A5.12:2009 and DIN EN 26848 GB\/T 31908-201. All tungsten in this pack has 100% traceability, ensuring its quality and origin.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese high-performance tungsten welding electrodes are manufactured to exact specifications and precise size. They have the ability to resist thermal shock, providing the user with fast arc striking and a low burn off rate without spreading. Even under heavy amps welding on thick aluminum plate, these electrodes do not split.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe lanthanated tungsten tig electrode is non-radioactive, offering good electrical conductivity, requiring lower amperage, good ductility, and excellent arc stability. These electrodes are ready to help you make the perfect and consistent weld.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2% blue lanthanated tungsten electrodes are ideal for both DC and AC applications for welding various materials such as aluminum alloys, magnesium alloys, nickey alloys, copper alloys, titanium alloys, low-alloyed steels, and more. They are a premium tig tungsten for TIG welding suitable for beginner, intermediate, and professional TIG welders.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"ARCCAPTAIN Color-coded Tungsten Electrodes\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8458\/9369\/files\/Color-codedTungstenElectrodes-01.jpg?v=1678089915\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe 2% Red Thoriated Tungsten Ideal for DC applications and for welding Copper alloys, nickel alloys, titanium alloys, and stainless steels etc. The premium tig tungsten for TIG welding for the beginner, intermediate, and professional TIG welder.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis package of tungsten electrodes includes 10 tungsten electrodes with a Tungsten Electrode Size of 1\/16\" x 7\" (1.6mm x 175mm). The electrodes are vacuum-packed to prevent oxidation, allowing for long-term preservation. Overall, this product offers a reliable and high-quality option for TIG welding projects.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-column a-span6\"\u003e \u003ch3 class=\"a-size-medium a-spacing-small\"\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-extend-content\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-expander-container a-expander-inline-container\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-section-content a-section-expander-inner\"\u003e \u003ctable id=\"productDetails_techSpec_section_1\" class=\"a-keyvalue prodDetTable\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e \u003ctbody\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e‎ARCCAPTAIN\u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003ePart Number\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e‎TIG Tungsten-Blue 1.6mm\/\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4mm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003eItem Weight\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e‎2.89 oz\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 \u003cspan\u003eoz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003ePackage Dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e‎7.91 x 1.93 x 0.31 inches\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003eItem model number\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e‎TIG Tungsten-Blue \/Red\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6mm\/ 2.4 mm\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003ctr\u003e \u003cth class=\"a-color-secondary a-size-base prodDetSectionEntry\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e \u003ctd class=\"a-size-base prodDetAttrValue\"\u003e \u003cp\u003e‎1\/16\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3\/32\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/td\u003e \u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/tbody\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8458\/9369\/files\/Color-codedTungstenElectrodes-04.jpg?v=1678089989\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten and Red Thoriated Tungsten are two types of tungsten electrodes commonly used in Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding. Both electrodes offer unique characteristics and advantages. Here's a comparison between the two:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten: Lanthanated tungsten electrodes contain a small percentage of lanthanum oxide (La2O3) mixed with tungsten. The addition of lanthanum improves the overall performance and stability of the electrode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed Thoriated Tungsten: Thoriated tungsten electrodes contain thorium oxide (ThO2) mixed with tungsten. The thorium component provides excellent arc stability and facilitates easier arc initiation.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRadioactive Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten: Lanthanated tungsten electrodes are non-radioactive. They do not contain any radioactive materials, making them safe to use without any health concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed Thoriated Tungsten: Thoriated tungsten electrodes contain thorium, which is a weak radioactive material. While the radioactivity levels in thoriated tungsten electrodes are relatively low, it is still important to handle and dispose of them properly.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten: Lanthanated tungsten electrodes provide excellent arc starting and stability. They have a lower amperage range and are suitable for both AC (Alternating Current) and DC (Direct Current) welding. They offer good service life and are commonly used for general welding applications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed Thoriated Tungsten: Thoriated tungsten electrodes have excellent arc stability, making them ideal for DC welding applications. They have a higher current carrying capacity, making them suitable for higher current applications. However, due to the radioactive content, thoriated tungsten electrodes are being phased out or restricted in some countries due to health and environmental concerns.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor Coding:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten: Lanthanated tungsten electrodes are typically marked with a blue band at the end to indicate their composition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRed Thoriated Tungsten: Thoriated tungsten electrodes are marked with a red band at the end to indicate their composition.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArccaptain Lanthanated Blue Tungsten electrodes are available in two sizes, typically measured in inches. The difference between different inch sizes of Lanthanated Blue Tungsten electrodes lies in their applications, current carrying capacity, and suitability for specific welding tasks. Here are the key differences:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiameter\/Size:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLanthanated Blue Tungsten electrodes are available in different inch sizes, such as 1\/16\", 3\/32\". The size refers to the diameter of the electrode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eCurrent Carrying Capacity:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe diameter of the Lanthanated Blue Tungsten electrode affects its current carrying capacity. Generally, larger diameter electrodes can handle higher amperage levels compared to smaller diameter electrodes. For example, a 3\/16\" electrode can carry more current than a 1\/16\" electrode.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eWelding Applications:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSmaller Diameter (e.g., 1\/16\"): Smaller diameter electrodes are suitable for low current applications and thin materials. They are commonly used for delicate welds, precision work, or welding thin sheet metal.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMedium Diameter (e.g., 3\/32\"): Medium diameter electrodes offer a balance between current capacity and control. They are versatile and can be used for a wide range of welding applications, including general fabrication, maintenance, and repair work.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLarger Diameter (e.g., 1\/8\"): Larger diameter electrodes are designed for heavy-duty applications that require higher amperage levels. They are commonly used for welding thick sections, heavy structures, or when higher heat input is required.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003eArc Stability and Performance:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe diameter of the electrode can also affect arc stability and control. Smaller diameter electrodes tend to provide better control and more precise arc characteristics, while larger diameter electrodes may offer increased stability and better arc initiation in high current applications.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are several types of tungsten electrodes used in welding, including:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003col\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePure Tungsten (Green Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for AC welding of aluminum and magnesium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThoriated Tungsten (Red Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Ideal for DC welding of steel and stainless steel. Contains thorium, which can be radioactive.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeriated Tungsten (Orange Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Works well for both AC and DC welding, especially on thinner materials.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanthanated Tungsten (Gold Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for both AC and DC welding, with good performance on aluminum and alloys.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZirconiated Tungsten (Brown Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Used for AC welding, particularly for applications involving high amperage and when a stable arc is required.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Earth Tungsten (Gray Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers excellent arc stability and is suitable for both AC and DC welding.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ol\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden; left: 12px; top: 893.719px; width: 530.516px; height: 58.1875px;\" id=\"gtx-anchor\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"visibility: visible; left: 9px; top: 621px; opacity: 1;\" aria-describedby=\"bubble-5\" role=\"alertdialog\" class=\"jfk-bubble gtx-bubble\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"bubble-5\" class=\"jfk-bubble-content-id\"\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"min-width: 200px; max-width: 400px;\" id=\"gtx-host\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Close\" class=\"jfk-bubble-closebtn-id jfk-bubble-closebtn\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv style=\"left: 265.5px;\" class=\"jfk-bubble-arrow-id jfk-bubble-arrow jfk-bubble-arrowdown\"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"jfk-bubble-arrowimplbefore\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/8458\/9369\/files\/Color-coded_Tungsten.png?v=1742812293\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"jfk-bubble-arrowimplafter\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbutton id=\"paste-helper-id\" style=\"width: 0px; height: 0px; padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px; display: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/button\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"refrigerix","offers":[{"title":"2% Red Thoriated \/ 3\/32\"x 7\"( 2.4mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854085785,"sku":"10220100206","price":37.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Red Thoriated \/ 1\/16\"x 7\" (1.6mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854118553,"sku":"10220100106","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Red Thoriated \/ 1\/8\"x 7\"( 3.2mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854151321,"sku":"10220100606","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Red Thoriated \/ 5 Pack 1\/16\"x 7\" (1.6mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854184089,"sku":"10220102210","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Blue Lanthanated \/ 3\/32\"x 7\"( 2.4mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854216857,"sku":"10220100407","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Blue Lanthanated \/ 1\/16\"x 7\" (1.6mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854249625,"sku":"10220100307","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Blue Lanthanated \/ 5 Pack 1\/16\"x 7\" (1.6mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854282393,"sku":"10220102010","price":105.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2% Blue Lanthanated \/ 5 Pack 3\/32\"x 7\"(2.4mm x 175mm)","offer_id":47928854315161,"sku":"10220101910","price":220.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/0531\/9833\/files\/Tungsten_4.jpg?v=1781717010","url":"https:\/\/refrigerix.shop\/products\/10-pack-arccaptain-color-coded-tungsten-electrodes-2-blue-red-lanthanated-tungsten","provider":"Refrigerix","version":"1.0","type":"link"}