Calcium Carbide Reagent for Moisture Testers

Calcium Carbide Reagent is used with Gilson’s Aqua-Check and Speedy 2000 Moisture Testers. A measured amount of reagent is placed in the unit’s test chamber with a 20g sample and two Pulverizing Steel Balls, where it reacts with moisture to pressurize the chamber. The reagent is sold in a 10lb (4.5kg) can. Empty 1lb Metal Can for Reagent is available separately for taking smaller amounts of reagent into the field for testing.

Note: U.S. shipping regulations now require truck shipment for all quantities of calcium carbide. This can no longer be shipped regular ground. Due to export regulations, this item cannot be sold to be shipped outside the United States.

Features:

• Reacts with water when agitated with sample
• Tests in accordance with ASTM D4944 and AASHTO T 217

Included Items:

• Calcium Carbide Reagent

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