We offer highly competitive calcium carbide price per ton options tailored for bulk procurement, full container load (FCL) shipments, and OEM drum packaging. All orders are packed in UN-certified 50kg nitrogen-purged steel drums to ensure maximum safety during long-distance maritime transport.
High-purity calcium carbide (CaC2) remains a foundational inorganic chemical feedstock vital to global manufacturing, metallurgy, and industrial gas generation. Smelted in electric arc furnaces at extreme temperatures using high-grade quicklime and carbon materials, our industrial calcium carbide features superior chemical reactivity, low impurity levels, and exceptionally stable gas yields.
For large-scale industrial purchasers, chemical distributors, and steelmaking plants, securing a transparent and competitive calcium carbide price ton rate is essential for controlling operational overhead. As a direct-factory manufacturer, we deliver scaled wholesale pricing, flexible container load (FCL) shipping, and strict dangerous goods (DG) compliance to meet the procurement demands of multinational enterprises.
Every batch of our calcium carbide undergoes stringent laboratory testing to ensure compliance with international industrial quality standards.
| Quality Parameter | Industrial Standard (Grade A) | Test Protocol |
| Chemical Formula | CaC2 | ISO / GB Standards |
| CAS Registry No. | 75-20-7 | Standard Registry |
| Minimum Purity (CaC2) | 80% – 90% Min. | Volumetric Titration |
| Gas Yield (20°C, 101.3 kPa) | 295 L/kg – 305 L/kg Min. | Gasometric Analysis |
| Available Particle Sizes | 25–50 mm / 50–80 mm / 80–120 mm | Sieve Screening |
| Phosphine (PH3) Content | <= 0.08% (v/v) | Chromatographic |
| Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S) | <= 0.15% (v/v) | Chemical Titration |
| Physical Appearance | Dark Gray to Brownish Lumps | Visual Inspection |
When evaluating bulk market quotations, calculating the final calcium carbide price ton against guaranteed gas yield (L/kg) is critical. Utilizing high-yield carbide minimizes lime slurry residue and improves operational throughput in acetylene generation systems.
Over 75% of global calcium carbide is hydrolyzed to produce acetylene gas (C2H2), an indispensable fuel gas widely used in oxy-acetylene torch welding, metal profiling, and flame cutting.
CaC2 + 2 H2O -> C2H2 + Ca(OH)2
In steelmaking ladles and iron foundries, our crushed carbide lumps act as an effective desulfurizing agent, efficiently scavenging sulfur impurities to increase the ductility and structural integrity of finished steel alloys.
Industrial CaC2 serves as a core raw material in petrochemical plants for producing vinyl chloride monomer (VCM), PVC resins, calcium cyanamide fertilizers, and synthetic rubber derivatives.
Because calcium carbide reacts vigorously with moisture to liberate flammable acetylene gas, strict hazard containment and airtight packaging are mandatory for sea transit.
Hazard Classification: Class 4.3 (Dangerous When Wet) | UN 1402 | Packing Group I/II
Standard Drum Packaging: Heavy-duty 50 kg or 100 kg steel drums, hermetically sealed and nitrogen-purged to protect against ambient humidity.
Palletization & Unitization: Drums are mounted on reinforced wooden pallets, shrink-wrapped, and strapped for high-seas container stability.
Negotiating a real-time calcium carbide price ton involves several key commercial variables:
Order Volume & Container Sizing: Full Container Load (FCL) shipments (typically 22.5 Metric Tons per 20ft container) unlock maximum volume tier discounts.
Yield Grade Selection: Higher yield grades (305 L/kg) command a minor premium due to lower raw material consumption per volume of generated acetylene.
Logistics & Freight Rates: Ocean freight surcharges vary depending on destination port dangerous goods handling tariffs and IMDG shipping lanes.
Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): 20 Metric Tons (1 x 20' FCL)
Supported Incoterms: FOB, CFR, CIF, DDP
Payment Terms: T/T (Telegraphic Transfer), Irrevocable L/C at sight
Export Documentation Provided: COA, MSDS/SDS, UN Packaging Certification, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin
For real-time market quotes, volume discount matrices, or sample requests, contact our B2B sales desk today to receive a tailored quotation specifying the current calcium carbide price ton for your destination port.
