Calcium carbide

Calcium carbide uses and applications include: Generation of acetylene gas for welding; chloroethylenes; vinyl acetate monomer; acetylene chemicals; reducing agent; manufacturing of graphite; extender for paints; manufacturing of calcium, iron, alloys, lamp black, cyanamide, welding and cutting metals; desulfurizing agent in pig iron production Suggested storage of Calcium carbide: Moisture-sensitive; store under nitrogen