Calcium Carbide (CaC2)-Powder

Characteristic




Calcium carbide, also known as calcium acetylide, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of CaC2. Its main use industrially is in the production of acetylene and calcium cyanamide.




Chemical formula：CaC2

Molar mass：64.099 g/mol

Appearance：White powder to grey/black crystals

Density：2.22 g/cm3

Melting point：2,160 °C (3,920 °F; 2,430 K)

Boiling point：2,300 °C (4,170 °F; 2,570 K)

Solubility in water：Rapid hydrolysis

Crystal structure：Tetragonal







Application




Applications of calcium carbide include manufacture of acetylene gas, and for generation of acetylene in carbide lamps; manufacture of chemicals for fertilizer; and in steelmaking.