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The use of potentially toxic ripening agents is common in developing countries. Four ripening agents namely calcium carbide, potash, African mango and jathropha curcas leaf were used and compared with a control with no ripening agent. Result showed that
C M Sogo-Temi, O A Idowu, E Idowu
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Removal of Residual Element Antimony from Molten Steel by CaC2-Containing Refining Slag
Increasing the use of steel scrap and enhancing its recycling utilization are important strategies for fostering the low-carbon and environmental-friendly growth of the iron and steel industry in China.
Zihong Chen+5 more
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Hydrodynamic air lubricated compliant surface bearing for an automotive gas turbine engine. 2: Materials and coatings [PDF]
Material coatings for an air-lubricated, compliant journal bearing for an automotive gas turbine engine were exposed to service test temperatures of 540 C or 650 C for 300 hours, and to 10 temperature cycles from room temperatures to the service test ...
Bhushan, B., Gray, S., Ruscitto, D.
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Background: Persea Americana is reported to have medicinal value. Calcium Carbide (CaC2), a fruit-ripening agent, has been shown to be toxic to body organs.
Nneoma V Okpala+3 more
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Parametric study on the behaviour of bagasse ash-calcium carbide residue stabilized soil
A series of experiments including unconfined compression tests, three-axial tests, compaction tests, and split tensile tests were undertaken to investigate the influence of compaction parameters on the behaviour of bagasse ash-calcium carbide residue ...
Tri Hatmoko John, Suryadharma Hendra
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SiO2 Promoted CaO Diffusion to C Phase at 1500 and 1700 °C
To better understand the mass transfer behaviors in CaC2 production from CaO and coke, this paper studies the diffusion behaviors of CaO and graphite, with or without ash, at 1500 and 1700 °C. CaO and graphite are pressed into tablets and heated alone or
Lijuan Ni+5 more
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Calcium carbide as a reducing agent [PDF]
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Calcium carbide (CaC2) is a commonly used ripening agent, although its primary use is in welding. Use of CaC2 in ripening fruits is considered harmful because it contains traces of phosphorous and arsenic.
Vincent Uchenna Uche+7 more
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One of the main factors determining the final properties of metal products is the quantity, morphology and distribution of non‑metallic inclusions in steel. The article deals with the issues related to the use of calcium carbide in steelmaking production,
A. V. Shatovsky+5 more
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Use of calcium carbide for artificial ripening of fruits : its application and hazards [PDF]
A review of different articles related to artificial ripening was done. Focus was given on the hazards and applications of calcium carbide for artificial ripening, being a very common practice in Nepalese Market.
Bhattarai, Uttam Kumar+1 more
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