2% Lanthanated Blue Tungsten

2% Lanthanated or "rare earth" Tungsten contains a nominal 2wt-% Lanthanum oxide (LaO3). This type of Tungsten is very similar to ceriated as it too is a non-radioactive material. Lanthanated electrodes operate at a slightly different arc voltage than Thoriated or Cerated electrodes. Were developed around the same time as Ceriated Tungsten to help combat the increasing awareness of the radioactivity of Thoriated Tungsten. Generally used to weld carbon and stainless steels, nickel alloys and titanium.