Gas cylinder type: Cylinder
Water volume: 52L ALTOP
Pressure: 15 bar
Contents : 8,75 kg
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Acetylen (chemical formula C₂H₂) is a synthesis gas.
This hydrocarbon is either produced from the reaction between calcium carbide and water, either of chemical origin.
Colorless, it is odorless if pure but otherwise has a strong garlic odor (due to the phosphine in calcium carbide).
Acetylene is an unstable gas, highly combustible and needs to be stabilized.
Applications :
Here are some of its applications, by activity:
Mechanical and metal fabrication
Combined with pure Oxygen, its flame temperature can reach more than 3000°C (or 5400°F).
It can thus be used to weld various metals (steel, stainless steel, etc.), to heat, form or treat them.
Acetylene is also used to cut steel.
Laboratories
Acetylene ALPHAGAZ 1 (99.6% pure) is used in Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS).
Another of its applications is chemical synthesis.
Glass and metals
The acetylenic flame is used to lubricate production moulds (glass, aluminium, etc...).
Supply mode :
Pressure |
15 bar |
Gas cylinder size |
52L ALTOP |
Content |
8,75 kg |
Molecule Weight |
26 g/mol |
Gaseous relative density |
0.90 (air=1) |
Soupap Connexion |
Cylinders: D, Yoke-type diam. 21 mm (except ALTOP, S05 & S11) |
N° CAS |
74-86-2 |
Components (% Vol. abs) |
C2H2 ≥ 99,5 % |
Additional information |
Maximum operating pressure: 1,5 bar |
Smell |
Garlic like Poor warning properties at low concentrations |
Color |
Colorless |
Recommandations: Ensure adequate ventilation. Wear suitable hand, body and head protection. Wear goggles with suitable filter lenses when use is cutting/welding. Do not smoke while handling product..
Hazards identification: Asphyxiation in high concentrations; narcotic
Flamability range: Highly flammable; risk of explosion
Shipping type: Dissolved Gases
Proper shipping name: Acetylene, dissolved
UN Number: 1001
ADR Class: 2
Classification code: 4 F
Air Liquide produces and delivers acetylene throughout Europe in total safety in a mode of supply to suit our customer’s needs: cylinder or bundle