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cerium. Ceriated tungsten electrodes have good arc starting characteristics, work well
with low amperage settings, and can be used for both AC and DC applications.
Cerium is a chemical element with the symbol Ce and atomic number 58. It is a soft,
silvery, ductile metal which easily oxidizes in air.
thoriated tungsten electrode --a type of tungsten electrode that contains approximately 2
percent thorium. Thoriated tungsten electrodes have higher conductivity and generally
last longer.
Thorium----A heavy, radioactive element used in tungsten electrodes. Thorium ( /
ˈθɔriəm/ thohr-ee-əm) is a naturally occurring radioactive chemical element, found in
abundance throughout the world. Thorium atoms (symbol Th) have an atomic number of
90, with 90 protons and 90 electrons, of which 4 are valence electrons. It was discovered
in 1828 and named after Thor, the Norse god of thunder.