Purple TIG Tungsten - Replacement for Thoriated TungstensSold in Packs of 10. Please add to basket in quantities of 10. A lower amount means the plastic case may not be included whereas a pack of 10 means you will receive your electrodes in a case.
The new tungsten electrode that will eventually become the number one tungsten as Thoriated electrodes become harder to import due to the radioactive content.
The purple tungsten really is a true non-radioactive alternative to the thoriated tungsten electrode. Why?
The E3 electrode as it is known has many benefits!
- The electrode tip remains cooler than its thoriated cousin
- It possesses superior repeatable ignition characteristics
- Has increased arc stability
- Benefits from reduced burn off
- Can carry a higher current than the alternatives
- Improved tip degradation of the electrode tip
For example - when using the same current density the E3 electrodes are around 900 degrees C less than a 2% Th (Red Tip) tungsten. Certainly not something to be sniffed at.