A colorless, odorless gas, carbon monoxide is a by-product of incomplete fuel combustion. It is produced by home appliances that require fuel to operate, such as stoves, dryers, furnaces, and it is a component of automobile exhaust. Carbon monoxide detectors warn the user when carbon monoxide levels reach a dangerous level.
Carbon steel
Carbon steel (also called high-carbon steel or tools steel) is standard steel (carbon-containing iron alloy) which is hardened in a hot-and-cold manufacturing process. Carbon steel is satisfactory for drilling wood and some soft metals.
Carbon zinc cell battery
A cell produces electric energy by the galvanic oxidation of carbon; commonly used in household appliances.
Carbonate alkalinity
Alkalinity due to the presence of the carbonate ion (CO32).
Carbonizing
In a pump, where a reduction of hydrocarbons results in the formation of carbon residue that will interfere with the movement of a mechanical seal. Often called coking.
Carborundum
Trade name of an abrasive composed of alumina, silicon carbide, etc.
Carborundum cloth
Cloth fabric which is used for smoothing that is embedded with Carborundum-like abrasives.
Carborundum finish limestone
Used in construction where a smooth finish is required, this limestone has a finely ground surface.
Carborundum stone
Manufactured abrasive stone, which uses carbon-silicon abrasives in its formulation.
