Abstract:The difference of potential between two electrodes results in electric current breaking the dielectric barrier of the gas in this space causing a plasma discharge called electric arc. As a result, there is luminosity and an increase in temperature. Electric arc is used for welding and usually one of the electrodes is cylindrical with small diameter and the other with large area. Because of this configuration, the side section of the electric arc has a bell shape and forms a circular impression in contact with … Show more
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