Calcium Carbide Gci

Calcium carbide is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CaC2. It is a grayish-white crystalline solid used in producing acetylene gas in various industrial applications, including welding and cutting torches, and as a fuel for lighting and heating.

Calcium Carbide

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Size	Packaging	Gross weight	Net weight	Gas yield
50-80mm	Drum	105±1 KG	100KG	295 liter per KG

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Chemical formula

Calcium carbide is made by heating lime and coke in an electric furnace at temperatures above 2000°C (3632°F). The reaction produces calcium carbide and carbon monoxide gas: CaO + 3C → CaC2 + CO

Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce acetylene gas and calcium hydroxide: CaC2 + 2H2O → C2H2 + Ca(OH)2

Appearance: Dark grey
Form: Lumps
75 to 85 % CaC2
15 to 25 % CaO

PH3 %(V/V) ≤ 0.08
H2S %(V/V) ≤ 0.10
Gas yield 285-305L/kg

USES

Production of acetylene gas: Calcium carbide produces acetylene gas through a chemical reaction with water. Acetylene gas is used as a fuel for welding and cutting torches and as a raw material for making various chemicals.

Production of synthetic rubber: Calcium carbide is used as a raw material in the production of synthetic rubber, which is used in the manufacturing of tires, belts, hoses, and other industrial products.

Production of polyvinyl chloride (PVC): Calcium carbide is used as a raw material in the production of PVC, a common plastic used in a variety of products, including pipes, wire insulation, and vinyl flooring.

Production of acetylene-based chemicals: Acetylene gas produced from calcium carbide is used as a raw material in making chemicals such as vinyl chloride, acrylonitrile, and other specialty chemicals.

Desulfurization of iron and steel: Calcium carbide is used in desulfurizing iron and steel, helping to remove impurities and improve the quality of the final product.

Welding and cutting: Acetylene gas produced from calcium carbide is used as a fuel gas in welding and cutting torches, making high-temperature flames for metalworking applications.

Lighting: Acetylene gas produced from calcium carbide can be used in gas lamps and lanterns for lighting and heating applications, particularly in areas without electricity.

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