Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

IUPAC: Calcium carbide

CAS: 75-20-7

Übersicht

Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce acetylene gas, which powered miners' lamps for decades. It is still used to produce acetylene for welding.

Zusammensetzung

Element Symbol Atome Atommasse
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Elementare Zusammensetzung

C
Carbon ×2
37,5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
62,5%

Verwendung

  • • Acetylene production
  • • Steel desulfurization
  • • Fruit ripening agent
  • • Historical mine lamp fuel

Wissenswertes

  • ✦ Miners' carbide lamps dripped water onto calcium carbide to generate acetylene flame for light

Sicherheit

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas

Eigenschaften

Typ
inorganic
Zustand
solid
Molmasse
64,10 g/mol
Dichte
2,2200 g/cm³
Schmelzpunkt
2160,0 °C
Löslichkeit
decomposes

Verwandte Verbindungen

Arsine

AsH₃

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Aluminum Nitride

AlN

Ammonium Persulfate

(NH₄)₂S₂O₈

Calcium Hydride

CaH₂

Xenon Difluoride

XeF₂

Magnesium Silicate

Mg₃Si₄O₁₀(OH)₂

Hydroxylamine

NH₃O

Diborane

B₂H₆

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Calcium Carbide?
Calcium Carbide (CaC₂) is a inorganic compound with the IUPAC name Calcium carbide.
What is the molecular weight of Calcium Carbide?
Calcium Carbide has a molar mass of 64.1 g/mol.
What state is Calcium Carbide at room temperature?
Calcium Carbide is a solid at room temperature.
Is Calcium Carbide organic or inorganic?
Calcium Carbide is classified as an inorganic compound.
What elements make up Calcium Carbide?
Calcium Carbide (CaC₂) is composed of Carbon (C), Calcium (Ca).