Application

It reacts with water to generate acetylene gas (CaC₂ + 2H₂O → Ca(OH)₂ + C₂H₂).

Acetylene is an important industrial fuel gas, widely used in metal cutting, welding, heating, etc.

It is used to produce organic compounds such as vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate.

It is used as a reducing agent in the production of ferroalloys and silicon carbide.

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