Calcium Carbide (CaC2) High Gas Yield Industrial Grade
Calcium Carbide (chemical formula CaC2) is an essential industrial chemical compound produced in electric arc furnaces from a high-purity mixture of lime and coke at temperatures of approximately 2200 °C. Goldland Trading Company is a leading importer, indenting agent, and B2B distributor of premium Calcium Carbide supplying industrial gas producers, steelmakers, metal fabrication facilities, and chemical industries across Sri Lanka, the Middle East, India, and global markets.
Grain Size Range
2-4mm up to 80-120mm (50/80mm primary)
Acetylene Gas Yield
285 – 295 L/kg min & 300 L/kg ±5% @ 20°C
DG Classification
UN 1402, Class 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet)
Primary Industrial Applications & Uses
- Metal Cutting & Oxy-Acetylene Welding: Generates high-purity acetylene gas (C2H2) upon reaction with water, producing intense flame temperatures up to 3300 °C for steel cutting and welding.
- Steelmaking & Metallurgy: Used as a powerful desulfurizing agent and deoxidizer in steel ladle refining furnaces.
- Calcium Cyanamide Production: Essential raw material for manufacturing Calcium Cyanamide (fertilizer and chemical intermediate).
- Acetylene-Based Organic Synthesis: Serves as a vital chemical building block in acetylene-derived organic syntheses, PVC precursors, and synthetic rubber.
Standard Technical Specifications
| Parameter / Property | Specification Standard |
|---|---|
| Chemical Formula | CaC2 (Calcium Carbide) |
| HS Code (Customs Tariff) | 2849.10.00 (Calcium Carbide) |
| UN Number & Hazardous Class | UN 1402 Class 4.3 (Substances which in contact with water emit flammable gases) |
| Production Method | Electric Arc Furnace smelting of Quicklime (CaO) + Coke at ~2200 °C |
| Available Grain Sizes | 2-4mm, 7-15mm, 15-25mm, 25-50mm, 50-80mm, 80-120mm |
| Gas Yield (Standard) | 285 – 295 L/kg min (ISO / GB standards) |
| Gas Yield (50/80 mm size at 20 °C) | 300 L/kg ± 5% |
| Phosphine (PH3) Content | ≤ 0.08% (v/v) |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) Content | ≤ 0.15% (v/v) |
| Packaging Type | New hermetically sealed steel drums of 50 kg or 100 kg (nitrogen-charged or customized inner protection) |
| Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) | 1 x 20ft FCL Container (approx. 22.5 – 24 Metric Tons) |
| Payment & Trade Terms | L/C at sight, D/P at sight, T/T | FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP |
HS Code 2849.10.00 Customs Clearance & Dangerous Goods Compliance
Under Sri Lanka Customs, Dubai Customs, and global tariff schedules, HS Code 2849.10.00 specifically covers "Carbides of Calcium". Goldland Trading Company provides complete export documentation including Dangerous Goods Declaration (IMO UN 1402 Class 4.3), Certificate of Origin, Mill/Factory Test Certificate (MTC), Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and sea freight container bracing inspection reports for seamless clearance at Colombo Port and international hubs.
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Sri Lanka Calcium Carbide Sourcing, Indenting & B2B Import Guide
Goldland Trading Company acts as a trusted **steel & chemical indenting agent in Colombo**, facilitating direct import contracts between Sri Lankan gas manufacturers, metal fabricators, and chemical distributors with major production plants in China, Kazakhstan, and India.
Chemical Import & Indenting Solutions
- Direct Container Supply: Scheduled 20ft container shipments delivered directly to Colombo Port.
- Competitive Mill Pricing: Direct negotiation with top furnace manufacturers in China & Kazakhstan.
- Seaworthy Nitrogen Sealed Packaging: Guaranteed moisture-proof 50kg & 100kg steel drums.
- Flexible Payment Terms: L/C at sight, D/P at sight, T/T with complete customs documentation.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Guaranteed Acetylene Yield: Minimum 285-300 L/kg gas yield certified by laboratory test reports.
- DG Cargo Clearance: IMO UN 1402 Class 4.3 dangerous goods documentation and port compliance.
- SGS / BV Pre-shipment Inspection: Optional third-party quantity and quality verification.
- Custom Grain Sizing: Tailored particle sizes (25/50mm, 50/80mm, 80/120mm) for different generator types.
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