Calcium carbide

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Calcium carbide is a chemical compound with the formula CaC2. It is a colourless or white powder, however it is grey/brow/black cristals if impure.

Production

It is made by heating a mixture of lime (calcium oxide) and coal (carbon) to upwards of 2200°C. This could be achieved by putting the mixture in a coal fire and pumping or blowing a lot of air inside which will increase the temperature of the coals significantly.

CaO + 3 C → CaC2 + CO

Uses

Acetylene production trough the reaction with water.

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