Lamp Electrodes made of Tungsten and Tungsten Alloys

Tungsten and tungsten alloy electrodes are used to produce the arc in high-intensity discharge lamps. Increasing environmental awareness is prompting lamp manufacturers to develop thorium-free lamps. PLANSEE therefore offers suitable alloys.

Advantages:

  • Fine-grain, grain stabilized microstructure over the entire service life of the lamp
  • Good ignition performance with high arc stability
  • Favourable machinability of ready-to-use electrodes
 

Forms of delivery:

  • Ready to use electrodes: cleaned, annealed, ready for installation or processing, in a labelled, heat-sealed, air-tight, polythene bag with desiccant
  • Semi-finished products: rods or wire on spools