CaC
ceramic· JVASP-117964· CaC
Calcium carbide (CaC₂) is an inorganic ceramic compound primarily valued as a chemical intermediate rather than a structural material. It is widely used in the acetylene gas industry as the feedstock for acetylene generation, and historically has applications in carbide lamps and as a ripening agent in agriculture, though the latter use is now restricted in many countries due to safety and quality concerns. Engineers encounter calcium carbide mainly in chemical processing, welding gas production, and specialized synthesis routes where its reactivity with water and organic compounds is deliberately exploited rather than for its mechanical properties.
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Compliance & Regulations
?Conflict Free?RoHS?REACH?TSCA?Prop 65
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | — | Pa | — | — | |
Poisson's Ratio(ν) | — | - | — | — | |
Shear Modulus(G) | — | Pa | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | — | kg/m³ | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | — | eV | — | — | |
Magnetic Moment(μB) | — | µB | — | — |
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | — | eV/atom | — | — | |
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | — | 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.