Calcium Carbide
What is Calcium Carbide?
It is a chemical compound of formula CaC2 for industrial use in the production of acetylene gas.
![pedra-carbureto-de-calcio Pedra de Carbureto](https://i0.wp.com/distefanoconsultoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pedra-carbureto-de-calcio.jpg?resize=233%2C157&ssl=1)
Applications
Calcium carbide is applied in:
- Acetylene production: reacting with water generates acetylene gas.
- Production of Calcium Cyanamide : CaC2 + N2 = C + 2-5H2O.
- Steel Production: Carbon, Iron and Other Chemical components.
- Carburettor Lamps: Carbon and alkali or alkaline earth metals, with water.
- Deoxidation of slag and fuel.
- Desulphurisation of pig iron, steel and cast iron.
![pedra-carbureto-1 Pedra Carbureto 1](https://i0.wp.com/distefanoconsultoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pedra-carbureto-1.jpg?resize=183%2C128&ssl=1)
![pedra-carbureto-2 Pedra Carbureto 2](https://i0.wp.com/distefanoconsultoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/pedra-carbureto-2.jpg?resize=183%2C128&ssl=1)
Agency
Distefano Consultoria, according to its quality policy, is an agent for import and export of the best suppliers and manufacturers of Calcium Carbide in accordance with ISO 9001-2000 quality standards, to meet great demands for the production of acetylene gas.
Packing
The carbide is packed in 100 kg and 50 kg drums.
![Tambor-Carbureto Tambor de Carbureto](https://i0.wp.com/distefanoconsultoria.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Tambor-Carbureto.jpg?resize=113%2C200&ssl=1)