Calcium carbide
Chemical compound
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Calcium carbide, also known as calcium acetylide, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula of CaC₂. Its main use industrially is in the production of acetylene and calcium cyanamide. Wikipedia
Formula: CaC2
Molar mass: 64.099 g/mol
Solubility in water: Reacts to produce Acetylene
3D model (JSmol): Interactive image
Appearance: White powder to grey/black crystals
Autoignition temperature: 305 °C (581 °F; 578 K) (acetylene)
Coordination geometry: 6