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zapkitty
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Francisl wrote: This article indicates that a particular tungsten copper alloy may have the longest electrode life.

… but copper and tungsten are not particularly transparent to x-rays and beryllium is. It’s a heating problem.

I’m sure that LPP would be glad if it turns out they can get by with just copper electrodes for the production units but it seems they are planning on having to use beryllium.