Re: alternative materials for RSG electrodes?

["Matt Behrend" <ElectronXLC-at-earthlink-dot-net> (by way of Terry Fritz <twftesla-at-uswest-dot-net>)]

Hi John,

I've tried titanium and it eroded even faster than stainless steel 
electrodes!  It does make a neat bright white spark though.  You 
can use them for fun, but for better electrode life and system 
efficiency, try to get some tungsten.

Matt Behrend


> 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.

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