About the change of the electrode state by the arc discharge,

Electrode's conditions afterwelding. Lists

Understanding behaviors of electrdoes during arc welding processes are very important factor to keep optimum condition.
You can enjoy another unique SEM images after arc welding.

SEM images taken by Prof.Yang.
1. Details on EDX pictures. Effects of temperature distribution during arc weldin on electrode's surface. Tungsten in green(left) and Thorium in red(right). x1000, point01.gif
2. result after Ar200A15min Electrode after 200A welding for 15minutes.
3. 2%ThW(Nano-1B)Ar Special treated electrode.
4. 2%ThW(Normal)Ar Normal picture after long time proper usage.
5. 2%ThW(Normal)He Normal picture after long time usage.
6. pureW_Ar Tip of elctrode is melting, because pure tugsten needs high temperatur to ignite electrons.
7. 2%CeW_Ar Surface is meltin during welding.
8. 2%ThW(Normal)He Thorium growth after helium arc.
9. 2%ThW(Nrml2)He Typical image in Helium shield.
10D2%CeW_He Afrter bad welding conditon.
11D2%ThW(Nrml)Ar+He Electrode after long time usage without polishing.
12D2%ThW(Normal)Ne Welding in Neon gas.

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List of HP
A. SEM pictures
Prof.Zhimao Yang
Many pictures on electrodes after arc welding were taken by Prof.Zhimao Yang.
Prof.Zhimao Yang was a STA fellow from Xi'an Jiaotong University.