Calcium Carbide
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Calcium Carbide, also known as calcium acetylide, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of CaC₂. Calcium Carbide is a grayish-black lump or crystalline (sand- like) powder with a garlic-like odor.
Uses of Calcium Carbide:
1. Acetylene Generation:
Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce acetylene gas, which is then used in welding, cutting, and lighting due to its high combustion temperature.
2. Steelmaking:
Calcium carbide is used in steelmaking to remove sulfur from iron and improve the steel's quality.This process is known as desulfurization.
3. Other Applications:
Calcium carbide is used to generate acetylene gas for carbide lamps. Calcium carbide is used in the production of calcium cyanamide, a fertilizer.
Specifications of Calcium Carbide:
Chemical Formula: CaC₂
Appearance: Grayish-black, hard, brittle solid
Density: 2.22 g/cm³
Melting Point: 2160°C (3920°F)
Boiling Point: 2300°C (4172°F)
Molecular Weight: 64.099 g/mol
Odor: Garlic-like odor
Reactivity: Reacts with water to produce acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide (lime)
Purity: Industrially produced calcium carbide is typically 80% pure, with the remaining 20% consisting of impurities like calcium oxide.
MOQ: 100 Kg.
Packaging: 100 Kg. Drum