Name: Calcium carbide
Chemical Formula: CaC2
CAS Number: 75-20-7
UN Number: 1402
Class Grade: 4.3
HS Code: 2849100000
When sourcing industrial chemicals, balancing a competitive calcium carbide cost with uncompromising product quality is the key to maximizing market profitability. For large-scale industrial buyers, distributors, and procurement managers, understanding the factors that influence the total cost of ownership—such as particle size efficiency, customs compliance, and logistics—can lead to significant supply chain savings.
Selecting the optimal particle size is a critical factor in managing your calcium carbide cost. The 50-80mm grain size represents the industry sweet spot for both gas yield efficiency and reaction control. Unlike smaller fractions that can react too violently or degrade quickly during storage, the 50-80mm medium-to-large lumps offer a highly stable and sustained gas release. This optimal surface-area-to-volume ratio reduces material waste, ensures a high gas yield (up to 305 L/KG), and prevents premature decomposition. By minimizing operational waste, industries can significantly lower their overall consumption costs over time.
The 50-80mm size is highly versatile, making it a cost-effective choice for multiple heavy industries:
Acetylene Gas Generation: The primary application for welding, cutting, and chemical synthesis, where a steady, controllable gas flow is required.
Steelmaking and Metallurgy: Used as a powerful desulfurizer and deoxidizer to purify steel, improving mechanical properties while keeping production costs low.
Carbide Lamps & Industrial Fuel: Providing reliable illumination and heat sources in specific mining and industrial environments.
A hidden drain on your total calcium carbide cost is customs delays caused by improper documentation. As a professional manufacturer with over 15 years of export experience, we eliminate this risk. We already possess the standard certificates required by many African nations. Furthermore, because we understand that import regulations vary wildly by destination, we fully cooperate with clients to apply for the specific, specialized import permits required by their respective local governments. This proactive compliance prevents costly port demurrage fees and guarantees a smooth customs clearance process.
Logistics efficiency plays a decisive role in final FOB or CIF pricing. To ensure the most economical shipping routes, our professional warehousing and distribution networks are strategically located near Tianjin Port and Shanghai Port—two of China's most advanced maritime shipping hubs. Our proximity to these major ports guarantees:
Shorter domestic transit times from factory to vessel.
Access to frequent vessel schedules and competitive ocean freight rates.
Rapid container loading under strict safety protocols, including nitrogen-filled steel drums to preserve chemical freshness.
By integrating direct factory pricing, tailored size optimization, adaptive certification support, and dual-port logistics, we help you secure the most reliable supply chain without inflating your budget.
TIANJIN ZHONGYING CHEMICAL CO.,LTD is a modern chemical enterprise specializing in the research, development, production, and sales of calcium carbide (commonly known as calcium carbide). With years of experience in the basic chemical industry, and leveraging regional resources and advanced production technology, the company is committed to providing downstream industries with high-quality, highly stable calcium carbide products....[ Read More >>]
