Name: Calcium carbide
Chemical Formula: CaC2
CAS Number: 75-20-7
UN Number: 1402
Class Grade: 4.3
HS Code: 2849100000
In the competitive global metallurgical industry, optimizing chemical processing efficiency while minimizing material costs is the ultimate key to market success. Among the most critical reagents utilized in modern steel mills, solid calcium carbide plays a foundational role in iron pretreatment and ladle furnace (LF) refining. While various granularities serve different industrial functions, high-purity solid calcium carbide 2-4mm has emerged as an exceptionally efficient and highly demanded specification for advanced steelmaking and desulfurization applications.
The steel manufacturing process demands rapid, highly predictable chemical reactions. Our precisely crushed 2-4mm solid calcium carbide crystals provide distinct operational advantages over traditional fine powders or oversized lumps:
Optimal Reaction Surface Area: The 2-4mm particle size maximizes the contact interface between the solid calcium carbide and the molten slag or steel. This optimal surface-to-volume ratio accelerates the reduction reaction, leading to highly efficient deoxidation and ultra-fast slag conditioning.
Reduced Material Waste and Dusting: Unlike ultra-fine chemical powders that are easily captured and sucked away by factory dust collection systems or furnace draft fans, 2-4mm granules successfully penetrate the slag layer. This minimizes material loss, lowers consumption per heat, and guarantees maximum cost-efficiency.
Superior Flowability for Automated Systems: This uniform, small-grain specification exhibits excellent fluidization and mechanical flow properties. It prevents plugging, bridging, and clumping in automated alloy addition hoppers, ensuring a smooth, precisely metered feed directly into the refining ladle.
As a leading chemical production facility with extensive export expertise, we don't just supply standard industrial commodities—we engineer tailored logistics and branding configurations designed to elevate your brand presence and operational flexibility:
Mixed-Size Container Consolidation (Flexible LCL): We understand that distinct factory processes require varied specifications. To optimize your freight costs, we offer integrated product filling and mixed-size container consolidation. You can combine your orders of 2-4mm steelmaking material with 25-50mm or 50-80mm PVC-grade material inside a single shipment.
Full Brand Customization (OEM & ODM): We provide comprehensive packaging customization to fit your exact corporate identity. From painting the steel drums in your required company colors to precision-printing custom logos, product labels, and distinct shipping marks , we ensure your cargo arrives in professional, brand-aligned packaging.
Sealed Storage and Loading Supervision: Backed by mechanized filling lines and internal steel drum manufacturing, we pack our solid calcium carbide under strict nitrogen gas protection. Our team provides full loading supervision at our dangerous goods warehouses across major ports to guarantee zero moisture exposure and impeccable transit safety.
Partner with a verified source that prioritizes your plant's safety, efficiency, and market distinction. Contact our commercial team today to request customized bulk quotes, sample evaluations, or tailored packaging proofs.
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 >>]
