CALCIUM CARBIDE

 

SYNONYM: CARBIDE; CALCIUM ACETYLIDE

 

FORMULAR: CaC₂

 

W.M.: 64.10

 

CAS NO.: 75-20-7

 

DESCRIPTION: A COLORLESS OR GRAYISH-BLACK SOLID CRYSTAL THAT DECOMPOSES IN WATER AND MELTS AT APPROXIMATELY 2300°C.

 

SPECIFICATIONS:           

GAS YIELD (L/KG)	285	305
PH3/C2H2	0.08%	0.06
H2S/C2H2	0.01%	0.01
SIZE	25-50MM	50-80MM

 

USES: USED IN THE GENERATION OF ACETYLENE GAS FOR WELDING, AND AS A REAGENT.

 

PACKING:   IN 100KG IRON DRUM

 

UN NO.: 1402            CLASS: 4.3