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The Harm of Calcium Carbide to the Human Body

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  https://www.cn-cac2.com/Products_details/4.html Calcium carbide   (chemical formula: CaC ₂ ) is an industrial compound commonly used in the production of acetylene gas and in various chemical processes. However, while it has wide industrial applications, calcium carbide is extremely hazardous to human health. Its improper use, especially in food ripening, poses serious risks to the human body.   1. What Is Calcium Carbide ?   Calcium carbide is a grayish, solid compound made by heating lime and coke at high temperatures in an electric furnace. When it reacts with water, it releases acetylene gas, which is useful for welding and as a raw material in chemical manufacturing. Unfortunately, in some regions, calcium carbide is illegally used to ripen fruits such as mangoes, bananas, and papayas because it accelerates the ripening process.   2. How Calcium Carbide Affects the Human Body   The harm of calcium carbide to the human body mainly comes from its chemi...