Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

IUPAC: Calcium carbide

CAS: 75-20-7

概要

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

組成

元素 記号 原子 原子質量
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

元素組成

C
Carbon ×2
37.5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
62.5%

用途

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

豆知識

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas

特性

タイプ
inorganic
状態
solid
モル質量
64.10 g/mol
密度
2.2200 g/cm³
融点
2160.0 °C
溶解度
decomposes

関連化合物

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).