Calcium Carbide
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Cite "Calcium Carbide"
Calcium Carbide. (n.d.). In Compound. Retrieved from /id/compound/calcium-carbide/
"Calcium Carbide." Compound, /id/compound/calcium-carbide/.
@misc{calcium-carbide, title={Calcium Carbide}, url={/id/compound/calcium-carbide/}}
IUPAC: Calcium carbide
CAS: 75-20-7
Ikhtisar
Calcium carbide reacts with water to produce acetylene gas, which powered miners' lamps for decades. It is still used to produce acetylene for welding.
Komposisi
Kegunaan
- • Acetylene production
- • Steel desulfurization
- • Fruit ripening agent
- • Historical mine lamp fuel
Fakta Menarik
- ✦ Miners' carbide lamps dripped water onto calcium carbide to generate acetylene flame for light
Keselamatan
- ⚠ Reacts violently with water
- ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas
Sifat
- Jenis
- inorganic
- Keadaan
- solid
- Massa Molar
- 64,10 g/mol
- Kerapatan
- 2,2200 g/cm³
- Titik Lebur
- 2160,0 °C
- Kelarutan
- decomposes
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).