Acetylene
Acetylene
Acetylene (pronounced: /əˈsɛtɪliːn/), also known as ethyne, is a hydrocarbon and the simplest alkyne. This colorless gas (lower hydrocarbons are generally gaseous in nature) is widely used as a fuel and a chemical building block.
Etymology
The word "acetylene" was coined by French chemist Marcellin Berthelot from the Greek words "ἀκή" (akḗ, "sharp point") and "ὕλη" (hýlē, "matter, substance") in 1860.
Pronunciation
The pronunciation of acetylene is /əˈsɛtɪliːn/.
Related Terms
- Alkyne: A type of hydrocarbon with one or more carbon—carbon triple bonds.
- Hydrocarbon: Compounds consisting entirely of hydrogen and carbon.
- Fuel: Any material that can be made to react with other substances so that it releases energy as heat energy or to be used for work.
- Chemical Building Block: A molecule that provides the basis for the synthesis of other compounds.
Uses
Acetylene is primarily used for welding and cutting due to its high flame temperature. It is also used in the production of several chemicals, including vinyl acetate monomer, used in the production of polyvinyl acetate.
Safety
Acetylene is highly flammable and may explode if mixed with air. Therefore, it should be handled with caution.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Acetylene
- Wikipedia's article - Acetylene
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