CaC3

ceramic

· JVASP-117971· CaC3

Calcium carbide (CaC₃) is an inorganic ceramic compound primarily known as a chemical intermediate rather than a structural material. It is most widely used in acetylene gas production (via reaction with water) and calcium cyanamide synthesis, with applications spanning welding, metal cutting, and historical portable lighting. While not typically selected for load-bearing or thermal applications due to its reactivity and hygroscopic nature, calcium carbide remains industrially significant in legacy processes and niche chemical manufacturing contexts where its high reactivity is exploited rather than avoided.

acetylene generationchemical synthesiswelding and metal cuttingcalcium cyanamide productionagricultural nitrogen fixationlegacy industrial processes

Compliance & Regulations

?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65

Units:

si imperial

Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Density(ρ)	0.08501	lb/in³	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Band Gap(Eg)	0.000	eV	—
Magnetic Moment(μB)	0.000	µB	—

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Property	Value	Unit	Conditions	Source
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull)	0.2794	eV/atom	—
Formation Energy(ΔHf)	0.1377	eV/atom	—

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Regulatory Screening

Environmental

RoHS, REACH, and Prop 65 statuses are validated against official substance lists (ECHA SVHC Candidate List, OEHHA Prop 65, RoHS Annex II). Other regulations are estimated from composition and material classification. All screening is a starting point for due diligence — always verify with your supplier before making compliance decisions.

CaC3

Physical Properties

Electrical Properties

Other Properties

Regulatory Screening

Environmental