Products Description
The radioactivity of thoriated tungsten electrodes mainly comes from the thorium element contained in them. The half-life of thorium is very long, which means that thorium will continue to release alpha and beta particles for a long time. However, if thoriated tungsten electrodes are used in the right way, the radiation harm to the human body is very small.
When using thorium tungsten electrodes for arc welding or plasma cutting normally, due to their relatively low radioactive intensity and limited operating time, they generally do not cause significant harm to the human body. However, prolonged exposure to or inhalation of dust generated during the processing of thorium tungsten electrodes may cause harm to the human body. The thorium element in these dust particles will release radioactive particles
| Products name | Thoriated Tungsten Electrode |
| Shape | Round |
| Material | Pure tungsten powder |
| quality of surface | Ground finish, Polish finish |
| MOQ | 100PCS |
| Transportation time | Regular sizes are shipped within 3 days, while customized sizes are usually shipped within 15-20 days |
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How to safely use and handle thorium tungsten electrode?
In order to reduce the radiation hazards of thoriated tungsten electrodes, the following measures should be taken:
1. Thoriated tungsten electrodes should be used correctly, follow the operating methods and safety measures, wear personal protective equipment, and ensure ventilation in the workplace.
2. Avoid inhaling dust. Protective equipment such as breathing masks can be worn to reduce the risk of inhalation.
3. Properly dispose of the waste of thoriated tungsten electrodes. You can find some professional waste disposal personnel to recycle the waste.
What is the difference between wc and wt tungsten electrode?
Many people may not understand the difference between tungsten electrode WC and wt? It is precisely because people are not very familiar with these two types of electrodes that they are not clear about their differences when using or applying them. If these two different electrodes can be used correctly, many problems can be solved, such as radiation issues. So what is the difference between tungsten electrode WC and wt? Is there a difference in application? Next, we will provide a simple answer for everyone.
What is the difference between tungsten electrode WC and wt?
The difference between tungsten electrode WC and wt is the material added to tungsten. WC is produced by adding cerium oxide to tungsten, resulting in a cerium tungsten electrode. WT, on the other hand, involves adding thorium oxide to tungsten, and the resulting material becomes a thorium tungsten electrode. Compared to thorium tungsten electrodes, cerium tungsten electrodes have more advantages, at least without radiation, which is the most popular and the biggest advantage of cerium tungsten electrodes. Of course, the advantages of cerium tungsten electrodes are not limited to this, but also include good arc initiation, long welding life, and low melting rate, which is the most obvious advantage of cerium tungsten electrodes.
Packaging and transportation
We usually transport goods by the four major international couriers. If you have your own freight forwarder, we can send the goods to your freight forwarder.
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Company: Baoji Dynamic Dynamic Co., Ltd
Country:China
Add:Baoti road,Jintai,Baoji city,Shaanxi,China
Cel/Whatsapp:+86 18309262795
Email:annie@jmyunti.com
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