Carburo de calcio

CaC₂

IUPAC: Calcium carbide

CAS: 75-20-7

Descripción general

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

Composición

Elemento Símbolo Átomos Masa atómica
Carbono C 2 12,0110
Calcio Ca 1 40,0780

Composición elemental

C
Carbono ×2
37,5%
Ca
Calcio ×1
62,5%

Usos

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

Datos curiosos

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

Seguridad

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas

Propiedades

Tipo
inorganic
Estado
solid
Masa molar
64,10 g/mol
Densidad
2,2200 g/cm³
Punto de fusión
2160,0 °C
Solubilidad
decomposes

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Frequently Asked Questions

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