Description

Acetylene CAS NO 60382-96-9 is a fundamental hydrocarbon gas and the simplest alkyne, widely recognized for its high-temperature flame in oxy-acetylene welding and cutting. Its unique triple bond makes it a crucial building block in industrial organic synthesis, serving as a primary feedstock for numerous high-value chemicals. This product is essential for industries ranging from metal fabrication and chemical manufacturing to specialized applications in lighting and analytical chemistry.

Application

• Metal Fabrication & Cutting: Primary fuel gas for oxy-acetylene welding, brazing, and metal cutting due to its exceptionally hot flame.
• Chemical Synthesis: Key starting material for the production of vinyl chloride (for PVC), acetaldehyde, acetic acid, and various acetylene-based chemicals.
• Flame Hardening & Heating: Used in localized flame hardening of steel surfaces and for general industrial heating applications.
• Lighting: Historically and in some specialized contexts, used in acetylene gas lamps for portable and area lighting.
• Analytical Chemistry: Employed as a fuel gas in atomic absorption spectroscopy (AAS) for certain elemental analyses.
• Carbon Nanomaterial Production: Serves as a carbon source in the chemical vapor deposition (CVD) synthesis of carbon nanotubes and other nanomaterials.

Basic Information

Item	Detail
Product Name	Acetylene
CAS No.	60382-96-9
Molecular Formula	C2H2
Molecular Weight	26.04 g/mol
Synonyms	Ethyne; Narcylene; Acetylen; Ethine; Welding Gas; Vinylene; Carbon Source Gas; Oxy-Acetylene Fuel
EINECS	200-816-9

Quality Control

Our acetylene is produced and handled under stringent quality protocols to ensure consistency and safety for industrial applications. We provide comprehensive Certificates of Analysis (COA) with each shipment, detailing key parameters such as purity and impurity profiles. Our quality management system adheres to relevant industrial gas standards and safety regulations to guarantee supply reliability and performance.

Storage

Acetylene must be stored and used with extreme caution due to its high flammability and instability under pressure. It is typically dissolved in acetone and contained within specialized porous mass cylinders designed for acetylene service. Store cylinders upright in a well-ventilated, cool, dry, and fire-resistant area, away from heat, sparks, open flames, and oxidizing agents. Protect from physical damage and direct sunlight. Cylinder temperature must not exceed 52°C (125°F). Always use appropriate pressure-reducing regulators and equipment certified for acetylene use.

Specification

Item	Specification
Appearance	Colorless Gas
Odor	Garlic-like (when pure)
Purity (by GC)	≥ 99.5%
Phosphine (PH3)	≤ 0.02% v/v
Arsine (AsH3)	≤ 0.005% v/v
Hydrogen Sulfide (H2S)	≤ 0.005% v/v
Moisture (H2O)	≤ 0.05% v/v
Other Hydrocarbons	≤ 0.5% v/v

Note: Specifications can be tailored. Please contact us for the detailed technical data sheet of a specific grade.