
As a commonly used cathode material, although barium tungsten electrode is widely used in electron tubes and gas discharge tubes, it also has some significant disadvantages. In practical applications, it is necessary to weigh its advantages and disadvantages according to specific needs, and consider technical improvements or alternative materials to make up for these shortcomings. 1. Sensitive to Oxidation Barium tungsten electrode is very easy to oxidize in air. When exposed to oxygen, an oxide layer will quickly form on…