Mixture of calcium carbide and nitrogen is called
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Calcium carbide reacts with nitrogen at high temperature to form calcium cyanamide: CaC2 + N2 → CaCN2 + C. Commonly known as nitrolime, calcium cyanamide is used as fertilizer.
Chemical formula: CaC2
Main hazards: Reacts with water to release acetylene gas
Autoignition temperature: 305 °C (581 °F; 578 K) (acetylene)
Boiling point: 2,300 °C (4,170 °F; 2,570 K)
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