Because acetylene is a highly flammable gas, this reaction can be dangerous, particularly in settings where large volumes of calcium carbide are stored or handled.

[MacGyver] would be proud of [Hyperspace Pirate]’s rough and ready method of producing acetylene gas from seashells and driftwood. Acetylene, made by decomposing calcium carbide with water, i… ...

Conventional synthesis methods of acetylene rely on fossil fuels. For reducing carbon footprint, a new method is required for its sustainable synthesis. In a new study, researchers from Japan ...

State fire officials say neighbors pulled the man from underneath his car, which sustained catastrophic damage as a result of the explosion.

Acetylene is an essential precursor in the production of resins and plastics such as PVC, as well as a useful gas in many industrial processes. However, its synthesis requires fossil fuels, making ...

(MENAFN - IMARC Group) IMARC Group's report titled “ Acetylene Gas Manufacturing Plant Project Report 2024: Industry Trends, Plant Setup, Machinery, Raw Materials, Investment Opportunities, Cost ...

In short: A worker was injured after acetylene cylinders ignited at BlueScope's Port Kembla steel works. The contractor has been taken to hospital for treatment of burns to his hand.