1.WZr Zirconium-Tungsten Electrode WZ8 2.WY Yttium Tungsten Electrode 3.WR Compound Tungsten Electrode 4.WP Pure Tungsten Electrode 5.WLa Lanthanum-Tungsten Electrode WL20 6.WCe Cerium-Tungsten Electrode WC20 7.WTh Thorium-Tungsten Electrode WT20 Due to the characteristics of tungsten, making it very suitable for TIG welding and other similar work of this electrode material. The addition of rare earth oxides to the metal tungsten to stimulate its electron work function, making the tungsten electrode welding performance can be improved: the arc of the arc better performance, better stability of the arc column, the electrode burn rate is smaller. Conventional rare earth additives are cerium oxide, lanthanum oxide, zirconium oxide, yttrium oxide and thorium oxide. Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) welding is a popular type of welding that utilizes tungsten electrodes to join various metals. The tungsten electrode is a critical component in the process, as it channels the current required to establish the arc. The tungsten electrodes can be alloyed with a variety of metals. Different types and sizes of electrodes are used for different types of welds and materials, and welders develop preferences based on welding style and project. Certain electrode types perform better with alternating current (AC) as opposed to direct current (DC). Electrodes are shipped without a ground tip. If grinding a tip, make a tight, sharp point in order to achieve a powerful and precise arc to ensure a clean weld.tungsten electrodes are used when arc welding with the Tungsten Inert gas (TIG) process or when plasma welding. In both processes the electrode, arc and weld pool are protected from atmospheric contamination by an inert gas. A tungsten electrode is used because it can withstand very high temperatures with minimal melting or erosion. Electrodes are made by powder metallurgy and are formed to size after sintering. www.edaweld.com