Calcium carbide · Global supply

Calcium carbide.
Built for industry.

Reliable CaC₂ supply for acetylene producers and metallurgical plants — defined by gas yield, particle size, impurity limits and disciplined delivery.

PRODUCTIndustrial CaC₂
APPLICATIONAcetylene & steel
DELIVERYGlobal shipments

About SAMINER

Raw materials that keep industry moving.

Our calcium carbide program is built around established production in Kazakhstan and China, combining manufacturing access with disciplined international trade execution. We connect dependable raw materials with industrial gas producers, steelmakers and processing plants worldwide.

TEAM EXPERIENCEOur team has industry experience working with leading industrial-gas groups, including Linde, Air Products, Air Liquide, Messer and Gulf Cryo.

PRODUCTION NETWORKKazakhstan · China
CORE PRODUCTCalcium carbide
MARKETGlobal industrial supply

Product focus / CaC₂

Calcium carbide for industrial use.

We source industrial-grade calcium carbide against the buyer’s required particle size, gas yield, impurity limits and packing format.

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MINIMUM GAS YIELD 295L/kg Acetylene yield basis, subject to the agreed test method and final contract specification.
AVAILABLE SIZE RANGES
2–4 mm 4–7 mm 7–15 mm 15–25 mm 25–50 mm 50–80 mm 80–120 mm
PRIMARY USEAcetylene generation

Consistent sizing and gas yield selected for stable generator performance.

METALLURGYSteel desulfurization

Selected grades and fractions for sulfur-control applications.

QUALITY BASISSpecification-led

Gas yield, PH₃, H₂S, particle distribution and test documents agreed per contract.

HANDLINGProtected packing

Moisture-sensitive cargo coordinated with suitable sealed packaging and shipping documentation.

Indicative commercial range. Final origin, specification, packing and availability are confirmed in each offer.

Calcium carbide fractions

Tailored specifications for every industrial requirement.

Particle size, gas yield, impurity limits and packing can be tailored to the specific needs of each customer and process.

2 to 4 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
FINE FRACTION2–4 mm
4 to 7 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
FINE FRACTION4–7 mm
7 to 15 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
SMALL LUMPS7–15 mm
15 to 25 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
MEDIUM-SMALL LUMPS15–25 mm
25 to 50 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
MEDIUM LUMPS25–50 mm
50 to 80 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
LARGE LUMPS50–80 mm
80 to 120 millimetre calcium carbide fraction
EXTRA-LARGE LUMPS80–120 mm

Images are illustrative. Product appearance may vary by origin and production batch; contractual quality is defined by the agreed specification and inspection documents.

CaC₂ packing options

Protected for storage and ocean transport.

Calcium carbide is packed in sealed steel drums. Drum type, pallet configuration and container load are agreed for each shipment.

Open 100 kg calcium carbide drums
STANDARD OPTION100 kg steel drumsIndustrial calcium carbide packed in sealed drums.
Easy-open full diameter drum lid
DRUM CLOSUREEasy-open lockFull-diameter lid for practical unloading.
Palletized drums secured inside a shipping container
CONTAINER LOADINGPalletized and securedLoading configuration selected for safe transit.
120 kg calcium carbide drums loaded on pallets
HEAVY DUTY120 kg drumsUp to 21.6 MT in a 20 ft container with two pallet layers.
250 kg calcium carbide drums in a shipping container
BULK DRUM250 kg drumsUp to 20 MT in a 20 ft container with two pallet layers.

Packing and payload figures are indicative and subject to product specification, container limits, route and final commercial confirmation.

Core materials

Built around industrial demand.

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Ferroalloys

Silicon manganese, ferrosilicon, ferrochrome and selected noble alloys for steelmaking applications.

STEEL & FOUNDRY
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Noble alloys

FeV, FeMo, FeTi and FeNb supplied for demanding steelmaking and specialty alloy applications.

SPECIALTY STEEL
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Metals & scrap

Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap, connecting reliable supply with qualified recycling demand.

SECONDARY RAW MATERIALS

Extended product range

Materials for steel, foundry and processing industries.

Standard and buyer-specific grades can be discussed against chemistry, sizing, packing, quantity and destination.

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Ferroalloys

  • Ferrosilicon — lumps, granules and fines
  • Ferromanganese — high, medium and low carbon
  • Ferrochrome — high, low, extra-low and ultra-low carbon
  • Silicomanganese — standard, high and low carbon
  • Calcium silicon and ferrosilicon magnesium
  • Ferromolybdenum, ferrovanadium and ferrotitanium
  • Ferrotungsten, ferroboron and ferroniobium
  • Ferrophosphorus and ferro sulphur
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Metals & special alloys

  • Virgin and base metals
  • Minor and rare-earth metals
  • Nodulisers and inoculants
  • Nitrogen-bearing ferroalloys
  • Carburisers and superalloys
  • Nickel-magnesium alloys
RC

Recyclable metals

  • Ferrous and non-ferrous scrap
  • Stainless steel scrap
  • Nickel alloy scrap
  • Superalloy and virgin-metal scrap
RM

Other raw materials

  • Industrial chemicals
  • Ores and foundry minerals
  • Coal and coke
  • Refractories and slag removers
Container ship transporting industrial materials
GLOBAL LOGISTICSFrom producer to destination.From origin to destination, we structure physical commodity transactions around clear specifications, disciplined execution and dependable communication. Shipment planning and documentation are coordinated for calcium carbide and other industrial raw materials.

How we execute

Commercial clarity at every step.

01

Direct sourcing

Producer relationships and origin-level market access.

02

Structured transactions

Back-to-back trades aligned to specification, timing and payment terms.

03

Logistics coordination

Freight, documentation and shipment milestones managed end to end.

04

Risk discipline

Clear counterparty assessment and pragmatic payment structures.

Global reach

Trading across established commodity corridors.

Our network spans producing regions and industrial markets across Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and the Americas.

SOURCING REGIONS
  • China & India
  • Kazakhstan & Georgia
  • United Kingdom & EU
  • Africa
DESTINATION MARKETS
  • GCC & Europe
  • Africa
  • South & East Asia
  • South America

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REGISTERED ADDRESSRas Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ)
Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates