Product name: calcium carbide
Chemical Formula: CaC2
Package: 50kg, 100kg Steel Drum
Size: 1-4mm,4-7mm,7-15mm,15-25mm,25-50mm,50-80mm,80-120mm
Gas Yield: ≥295L/Kg
Drum Color: Green, Yellow, Black, Gray, Blue or Customized
Grade Standard: Industrial Grade
CAS No.: 75-20-7
EINECS: 200-848-3
Formula: CaC2
Un No: 1402
When sourcing industrial-grade chemical raw materials, partnering directly with leading calcium carbide manufacturers in China is the ultimate way to secure high gas yield, consistent quality, and unbeatable factory pricing. As a premier, direct Chinese manufacturer with over 15 years of export expertise, we specialize in producing top-tier calcium carbide ($CaC_2$), with our 25-50mm particle size standing out as one of the most versatile and highly demanded specifications on the global market.

To accommodate diverse logistical needs and handling capabilities, we offer our 25-50mm calcium carbide in two standard export-grade, hermetically sealed steel drums. Understanding their differences helps maximize your operational efficiency:
| Feature / Aspect | 50kg Steel Drums | 100kg Steel Drums |
| Pros (Advantages) | High Flexibility & Safety: Easier to manually maneuver, tilt, and pour. Ideal for smaller workshops, precise batch feeding, or facilities lacking heavy lifting machinery. Reduces gas exposure risk once opened. | Maximum Cost-Efficiency: Lowers overall packaging costs per ton. Maximizes container space utilization, offering better freight economy for high-volume industrial consumers. |
| Cons (Disadvantages) | Slightly higher packaging cost per metric ton compared to larger drums. Requires more individual handling steps during unloading. | Demands mechanical lifting equipment (forklifts/cranes) due to its heavy weight. Once opened, the remaining product must be consumed quickly to prevent moisture absorption. |
| Best For | Distributors, welding supply shops, and plants with step-by-step or manual production lines. | Large-scale steel mills, continuous chemical plants, and high-volume industrial acetylene plants. |

The 25-50mm grain size is engineered for optimal reaction efficiency. It provides a perfectly balanced surface area that controls the release of acetylene gas (C2H2), making it the ideal choice for multiple heavy industrial applications:
Acetylene Gas Production & Welding: It ensures a steady, safe, and high-yield gas release for metal cutting and welding torch operations.
Steelmaking & Desulfurization: In the metallurgical industry, this precise sizing allows for efficient sulfur removal and slag conditioning, improving steel purity.
Chemical Synthesis: It serves as a reliable building block for PVC manufacturing, synthetic rubber, and other chemical derivatives.

Choosing the right manufacturer goes beyond the product—it is about supply chain reliability. As a direct source factory strategically located near major Chinese shipping hubs, we eliminate middlemen to offer you the most competitive factory-direct pricing.
Lightning-Fast Delivery & Prompt Shipments: We maintain massive production capacities and optimized inventory levels, guaranteeing swift order processing and timely dispatches.
Dedicated Professional Logistics: Calcium carbide is classified as a hazardous material (Class 4.3, Dangerous When Wet). Our seasoned, professional transportation team handles all strict dangerous goods documentation, hazardous cargo packaging, and secure port transit, completely eliminating your logistical headaches and worries.

Partnering with us means securing an uninterrupted, hassle-free supply of premium chemical components designed to keep your production lines running smoothly.