Re: alternative materials for RSG electrodes?

["BunnyKiller" <bigfoo39-at-telocity-dot-com> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Tesla list wrote:

> Original poster: "John Morawa" <morawaj-at-interaccess-dot-com>
>
> Hello,
>
> I have heard of a reference to using copper bolts (silicon - bronze) for
> RSG electrodes.  Other than tungsten has anyone tried or have any
> thoughts on using titanium or monel (nickel - copper)?  Mcmaster carr
> sells these individually in a variety of sizes and not too $$$.  Of
> these 4 (copper, titanium, tungsten and monel) which sounds best for
> low-medium powered TC's?
>
> Thanks for any comments,
> John M.

Hi John...

preferences as far as electrode material goes in order of best to worst

tungsten ( 99.9%)
tungsten/thorium ( 98/2 %)
copper ( hardened)
monel
stainless steel
bronze or brass
steel
carbon rods
mud

Scot D