
In the welding process, the electrode not only bears the functions of arc guidance and electron emission, but also is the key medium for heat transfer. Good thermal conductivity is crucial for electrode life, welding stability and tip temperature control. As one of the most widely used rare earth doped tungsten electrodes, lanthanum tungsten electrode has good electron emission ability, and its thermal conductivity is also one of the core factors affecting its overall welding performance. 1. Tungsten-based structure determines…