Material Compatibility for Electrodes

	Workpiece Material	Recommended Electrode Class(es)
Similar Ferrous Metals	Chrome Plate	2
	Cold-Rolled Steel	2
	Galvanized Steel	1 ,2, 20
	Stainless Steel	2, 3
	Terne Plate	1, 2, 20
	Tin Plate	1, 2, 20
Similar Non Ferrous Metals	Aluminum & Al Alloys	1, 2
	Bronze	2
	Copper	13, 14
	Cupronickel	2
	Magnesium	2
	Nickel & Nickel Alloys	2
	Nickel-Silver	2
	Phosphor Bronze	2
	Red Brass	2
	Silicon	13,14
	Titanium	1, 2
	Yellow Brass	2
Refractory Metals	Tungsten Molybdenum	2

Reference:

American Welding Society Publication J1.3