Acetylene
Acetylene is a light, flammable fuel gas obtained by the reaction of calcium carbide with water. It is widely used in industrial and scientific applications due to its unique properties, such as its high flame temperature and calorific value.
Characteristics of acetylene
- Neutral flame temperature (O₂): 3,150 °C.
- Maximum calorific value: 14,100 Kcal/m³.
- Density: Lighter than air (specific gravity 0.908).
- Supply form: Steel cylinders filled with a porous mass saturated with acetone or DMF, ensuring safe handling.
Welding and cutting
- Oxy-acetylene and braze welding.
- Oxygen cutting and iron-powder cutting.
Metalworking processes
- Deburring, cleaning and metallisation.
- Surface hardening and stress relief.
Materials production
- PVC production.
- Production of synthetic rubbers.
Scientific and specialised use
- Atomic absorption spectrometry.
- Organic synthesis.
- Marine navigation buoys.
See the official data sheet produced by Carburos Metalicos with the characteristics and applications of acetylene.