Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

IUPAC: Calcium carbide

CAS: 75-20-7

Tổng quan

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

Thành phần

Nguyên tố Ký hiệu Nguyên tử Khối lượng nguyên tử
Carbon C 2 12,0110
Calcium Ca 1 40,0780

Thành phần nguyên tố

C
Carbon ×2
37,5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
62,5%

Công dụng

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

Sự thật thú vị

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

An toàn

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas

Tính chất

Loại
inorganic
Trạng thái
solid
Khối lượng mol
64,10 g/mol
Mật độ
2,2200 g/cm³
Điểm nóng chảy
2160,0 °C
Độ hòa tan
decomposes

Hợp chất liên quan

Diborane

B₂H₆

Arsine

AsH₃

Boron Trichloride

BCl₃

Cisplatin

Pt(NH₃)₂Cl₂

Gallium Arsenide

GaAs

Barium Ferrite

BaFe₁₂O₁₉

Barium Titanate

BaTiO₃

Calcium Aluminate Cement

CaO·Al₂O₃

Nitrogen Trifluoride

NF₃

Aluminum Chloride

AlCl₃

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).