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    Tungsten inclusions and oxide inclusions are two unique discontinuities that can occur in TIG welds of metals like aluminum and stainless steel. Tungsten, from the electrode used in TIG welding, may become entrapped in the weld if improper procedures are used. Oxide inclusions are also common, especially in aluminum, appearing as dark irregular shapes in radiographs since oxides are less dense than the surrounding material.

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    Tungsten inclusions and oxide inclusions are two unique discontinuities that can occur in TIG welds of metals like aluminum and stainless steel. Tungsten, from the electrode used in TIG welding, may become entrapped in the weld if improper procedures are used. Oxide inclusions are also common, especially in aluminum, appearing as dark irregular shapes in radiographs since oxides are less dense than the surrounding material.

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    Tungsten inclusions and oxide inclusions are two unique discontinuities that can occur in TIG welds of metals like aluminum and stainless steel. Tungsten, from the electrode used in TIG welding, may become entrapped in the weld if improper procedures are used. Oxide inclusions are also common, especially in aluminum, appearing as dark irregular shapes in radiographs since oxides are less dense than the surrounding material.

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    Discontinuities in TIG welds

    The following discontinuities are unique to the TIG welding process. These discontinuities occur in most metals welded by the process, including aluminum and stainless steels. The TIG method of welding produces a clean homogeneous weld which when radiographed is easily interpreted. Tungsten inclusions. Tungsten is a brittle and inherently dense material used in the electrode in tungsten inert gas welding. If improper welding procedures are used, tungsten may be entrapped in the weld. Radiographically, tungsten is more dense than aluminum or steel, therefore it shows up as a lighter area with a distinct outline on the radiograph.

    Oxide inclusions are usually visible on the surface of material being welded (especially aluminum). Oxide inclusions are less dense than the surrounding material and, therefore, appear as dark irregularly shaped discontinuities in the radiograph.

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