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Frey Scientific Calcium Carbide, 500g, Lab Grade
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Description
CaC2Synonym: Acetylenogen / Carbide
CAS#: 75-20-7; 1305-78-8
Formula Weight: 64.10
Storage Code: Red
Shelf Life: 3 years
Solubility: Decomposes in water
Appearance/Odor: Solid. Gray to blue-black lumps; garlic-like odor
Incompatibility: Water, dilute acids, halogens, silver nitrate, copper compounds and heavy metals
Common Use: Generating acetylene gas and a reducing agent
Hazard Alert: Contact with water produces heat, corrosive calcium hydroxide and acetylene, a highly flammable and potentially explosive gas.
Features
- Composition: 65 - 85% Calcium Carbide, 10 - 30% Calcium Oxide
Shipping Type:
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Specifications
Certifications:
Not Applicable
Maximum Age:
12 years
Capacity:
500g
