RE: Tungsten language

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Original poster: "John H. Alderman III by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>" <alderhood-at-bellsouth-dot-net>

Comment: I believe a Thoriated Tungsten TIG Welding Electrode will give you
a more stable arc but do NOT breath the dust from grinding it to a point. It
is a BETA emitter. Great way to stop liberty on a nuclear sub tender if it
goes airborne.

John



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Subject: Tungsten language


Original poster: "by way of Terry Fritz <teslalist-at-qwest-dot-net>"
<Mddeming-at-aol-dot-com>

Hi All,
         I have been looking at several offerings of tungsten rods for sale.
However, I am unfamiliar with the techno-babble of welding and need a
translator. For example,
1) if the ad says "1% tungsten electrodes 3/32" x 7", 1% of what?
2) if it says "2% red code tip" what is the significance of red tip?
3) if it says "1/8 Green AWS Classification EWP" then WTHDTM?

English translation appreciated.

Matt D.