Carbide

Description

Carbide is a powder which reacts with water to produce flammable acetylene gas. It is used in certain lamps and lanterns, particularly miners' headlamps. Carbide is nonflammable by itself, which makes it safer if the lamp is dropped or damaged. It comes in sealed tins.

Associated Games/Campaigns

Space 1889 5d (V/V)
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Originally Published:  2010-11-02
Last Updated:  2010-11-02
Original Concept:  Historical
Designer: GDW, Inc.

 

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Carbide
TL:  4
Year:  1896
Nation:  Generic
Volume:  0.45 liters per tin 
Mass:  0.45 kg per tin
Price:  §2