Calcium carbide
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Chemical formula | CaC2 |
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OTP appearance | white powder |
Molar Mass(g/mol) | 64.099 |
Density(g/cc) | 2.22 |
Melting Point(°C) | 2160 |
Boiling Point(°C) | 2300 |
Solubility in water(g/L) | decomp |
NFPA 704 |
Uses
Other
- Precursor to cyanamide
Natural occurrence
- Does not occur naturally
Hazards
Character
Production
Synthesis
Electric arc furnace containing calcium oxide and charcoal or coke