China Zirconium-Oxide Tungsten Electrodes Wz8, Find details about China Tungsten Electrodes, Welding Electrodes from Zirconium-Oxide Tungsten Electrodes Wz8
Zirconiated tungsten electrodes (AWS classification EWZr-8) contain a minimum of 99.10% tungsten and 0.70 to 0.90% zirconium. A Zirconiated tungsten electrode produces an extremely stable arc and resists tungsten spitting. It is ideal for AC welding as it retains a balled tip and has a high resistance to contamination. Its current carrying capability is equal to or greater than thoriated tungsten. Under no circumstances is zirconiated recommended for DC welding.
ISO class | Added impurity | Impurity quantity | Other impurities |
Tungsten | Work function (eV) | Color code |
WZ8 | ZrO2 | 0.70 - 0.90% | <0.20% | The rest | 2.5 - 3.0 | White |
Application: Zirconiated Tungsten is most commonly used for AC welding of aluminum and magnesium alloys.