
Barium tungsten electrode (W-Ba electrode) is often used in discharge lamps, vacuum tubes and other devices in high temperature environment due to its excellent high temperature oxidation resistance. Its high temperature oxidation resistance mechanism is mainly closely related to the chemical properties of barium and its role in the tungsten matrix. 1. Low work function and electron emission ability of barium: Barium (Ba) is an alkaline earth metal with a low work function, which can significantly reduce the surface work…