What Color Tungsten Should I Choose?

• 2% Thoriated (RED): 2% Thoriated is the most commmonly used electrode with its ease of use and long lasting capabilities. 
  • GOOD FOR
    • Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys, Titanium, and Thin gauge aluminum.
  • Warning: 2% Thoriated is radioactive and should be handled with care.
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• 1.5% Lanthanated (GOLD): 1.5 % Lanthanated has excellent arc starting and stability with low burn-off rate. It is ideal for optimizing your welding capabilities. It can be used as a good alternative to 2% Thoriated.
  • GOOD FOR
    • Steel and Stainless Steel
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• 2% Ceriated (GREY): 2% Ceriated runs good in both AC or DC applications. It is best used at low amperages and has good ignitino and re-ignition properties, with a long service life, and excellent arc stability.
  • GOOD FOR
    • Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Nickel Alloys, Titanium, Copper Alloys, and Aluminum Alloys.
    • Orbital Tube and Pipe Manufacturing
    • Sheet Metal Work
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• Pure (GREEN): Pure Tungsten is great for AC aluminum and magnesium alloys. Pure tungsten will ball easy, and tends to spit at higher amerages. It has great arc stability. Generally used with Trans It is not recommended for DC Welding. 
  • GOOD FOR
    • Aluminum and Magnesium
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• 2% Lanthanated (BLUE): 2% Lanthanated performs well in both AC and DC applications. It has good arc starting and stability at medium to high amperage range, with a low erosion rate. 
  • GOOD FOR
    • Aluminum, magnesium, nickel, copper, titanium, low-alloyed steels, and non-corroding steels