Carbide of calcium in tins for using in Bicycle lights (Acetylene lamps) acetylene (C2H2)

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The pieces of calcium carbide )which look like small pieces of rock produce acetylene gas (C2H2) which is created by the reaction of calcium carbide (CaC2) with water. The resulting gas is highly flammable and explosive.

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Location: uk
Photo credit: © Alan Mather / Alamy / Afripics
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