Molecular:CaC |
Molecular weight:64.10 |
Character |
Grey.black solid.purple when its purity is more than 90%:the specific gravity is 2.32(purity 80%).melting point is 1980℃(purity 52.5%).It can be dissolved in water to create acerylene and calcium hydroxide.heat will be released at the same time. |
Standard |
GB10665-1997 |
Item |
Super Grade |
Fist Grade |
Passable Grade |
Gas yield (L/kg)≥ |
305 |
295 |
285 |
PH 3 Content in Acetylene (V/V)%≤ |
0.04 |
0.06 |
0.08 |
H 2 S Content in Acetylene (V/V)%≤ |
0.04 |
0.06 |
0.08 |
Lump Size (mm)≥90% |
25-50/50-80/70-100 |
Usage |
It is a basic material in organic syntheseis industry;acetylene obtained from calcium carbide is the raw material to make ethylene.chloroprene rubber.calcium cyanamide.acetic acid.acetaldehyde.trichloroethylene.etc. Also used as desulfuration agent in steel industry and for metal cutting and welding. |
Packing |
In 100 kgs net steel drums sealed with nitrogen gas or in net 50 kg soft bags specially for railway transportation.Marked with“AWAY FROM FIRE AND WATER”on the outside packing. |
Storage and transportarion |
Storde in cool. Ventilated and dry warehouse.away from water and moisture. |