Acetylene

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-000260",
  "term": "Acetylene",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "An acetylene molecule is composed of two carbon atoms and two hydrogen atoms. The two carbon atoms are held together by what is known as a triple carbon bond. This bond is useful in that it stores substantial energy that can be released as heat during combustion. However, the triple carbon bond is unstable, making acetylene gas very sensitive to conditions such as excess pressure, excess temperature, static electricity, or mechanical shock. Acetylene is the most common gas used for fueling cutting torches in both general industry and the mining industry. When mixed with pure oxygen in a cutting torch assembly, an acetylene flame can theoretically reach over 5700°F.",
  "references": [
    "DOL Mine Safety and Health Administration Special Hazards of Acetylene at http://arlweb.msha.gov/alerts/hazardsofacetylene.htm"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/acetylene/"
}