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Sulphuretted hydrogen, which is invariably present in commercial acetylene, is formed by the decomposition of aluminiumsulphide.
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Aluminiumsulphide, Al2S3, results from the direct union of the metal with sulphur, or when carbon disulphide vapour is passed over strongly heated alumina.