Calcium Carbide

CaC₂

IUPAC: Calcium carbide

CAS: 75-20-7

概述

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

组成

元素 符号 原子 原子质量
Carbon C 2 12.0110
Calcium Ca 1 40.0780

元素组成

C
Carbon ×2
37.5%
Ca
Calcium ×1
62.5%

用途

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

趣味知识

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

安全性

  • ⚠ Reacts violently with water
  • ⚠ Flammable acetylene gas

属性

类型
inorganic
状态
solid
摩尔质量
64.10 g/mol
密度
2.2200 g/cm³
熔点
2160.0 °C
溶解度
decomposes

相关化合物

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).