Copper chromium zirconium (CuCrZr) welding electrodes are made from a copper alloy with high electrical conductivity, strength, and resistance to softening at high temperatures, making them ideal for various resistance welding applications like spot, seam, and flash butt welding. The addition of small amounts of chromium and zirconium to copper creates a heat-treatable alloy that maintains its mechanical properties and resists sticking to coated materials.