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Calcium carbide (CAS 75-20-7)

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Alternate Names:
Calcium acetylide
CAS Number:
75-20-7
Molecular Weight:
64.09
Molecular Formula:
CaC2
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This is classified as a Dangerous Good for transport and may be subject to additional shipping charges.
For Research Use Only. Not Intended for Diagnostic or Therapeutic Use.
Available in US only.
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Calcium carbide is a chemical compound that functions as a source of acetylene gas in various experimental applications. When exposed to water, calcium carbide undergoes a chemical reaction to produce acetylene gas, which can be utilized in processes such as welding, cutting, and metal fabrication. Calcium Carbide compound plays a role in providing a source of acetylene gas for use in experimental applications, where the generation of acetylene gas is required for specific processes.


Calcium carbide (CAS 75-20-7) References

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Calcium carbide, 1 kg

sc-278804
1 kg
$59.00
US: Only available in the US