Acetylene
It is a gas with a chemical content of C2H2 and a member of the Alkaline group. Acetylene gas is colorless.
Properties of Acetylene Gas
- It is an odorless gas under normal conditions. However, it is scented with a garlic odor, which should be noted in the industrial area.
- It has a melting point of -80 degrees.
- It sublimes at -84 degrees.
- It has the property of dissolving in liquid acetone.
- Acetone gas properties include explosive under pressure and flammability.
- It has a molecular weight of 26.04 gr/mol.
- It starts to boil at -75 degrees, ie 0.69 bar atmospheric pressure
- 62.5 bar is the absolute critical pressure.
- It has a critical temperature of 36 degrees.
- Its specific gravity is 0.91.
- There is 0 degree acetylene gas density at 1 atmosphere pressure. It has a density of 1.17 kg/m3.
Usage Areas of Acetylene Gas
It is used in the chemical, electrical and electronic industries. As acetylene usage areas, the industrial sector is the sector where gas is used the most.
- A substance called benzene is obtained by passing acetylene through heated copper pipes. Benzene is used as a raw material in the production of many organic substances.
- In machining and welding processes,
- Assisting in spectrometer devices,
- In the production of plastic materials and some organic substances in the chemical industry,
- As a light source in carbide lamp production,
- As a lighting element in lanterns, buoys, road sign elements and mine shafts and
- In pesticide production,
Supply Forms and Cylinders
Acetylene gas is supplied in 6 KG and 9 KG cylinders.
How to Use, What Should Be Considered During Use?
It is flammable and explosive, so precautions should be taken when handling acetylene cylinders. Valves should be checked for leaks before and during use.
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How is it produced?
It is obtained by heating methane gas at 2000 degrees Celsius and decomposing it. One of the methods of obtaining acetylene gas is the reaction of coke or calcium carbide with water. In both methods; The formula CaC2 + 2H2O is obtained and acetylene gas is obtained.
