Calcium carbide (CaC2) is a pivotal inorganic compound known for its industrial form as gray-black block-like material, often displaying purple or gray cross-sections. When exposed to water, it undergoes an energetic reaction, producing acetylene gas and releasing heat. Primarily, it's employed for two key purposes: as a source of acetylene gas with applications in welding, cutting, and fuel, and as a raw material in organic synthesis for chemicals like vinyl chloride and synthetic resins.
Product details description
Quality Standard:GB10665-2004
ITEM |
INDEX |
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Gas Yield |
Size |
Gas Yield |
Size percentage |
Ash,% |
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Top |
A Grade |
Accept Grade |
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80-120mm |
300 |
295 |
280 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
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50-80mm |
300 |
295 |
280 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
|
25-50mm |
300 |
295 |
280 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
|
15-25mm |
300 |
285 |
260 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
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7-15mm |
290 |
270 |
250 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
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4-7mm |
280 |
260 |
240 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
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2-4mm |
260 |
240 |
220 |
≥90 |
≤1 |
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PH3 %(V/V) ≤ |
0.08 |
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H2S %(V/V) ≤ |
0.1 |
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Quality Standard |
GB10665-2004 |
carbide process
Packing
Warehouse
Carbide Certification
Application
Calcium carbide has several specific uses, and here are some primary applications:
FAQ
The relationship between the gas yield and calcium carbide is as following. |
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CaC2 (%) |
63.14 |
68.52 |
72.54 |
73.89 |
75.2 |
76.57 |
77.91 |
80.6 |
Gas Yield(L/Kg) |
235 |
255 |
270 |
275 |
280 |
285 |
290 |
300 |