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[A Dinosaur]

I agree that calcium is frequently a catalyst. I was just repeating the definition from the Chem 101 course I used to help teach.

As I pointed out, if calcium is a catalyst in this reaction or series of reactions, more likely, it may be present in the final product just as suspended particles. It could also react with something in the mix to form an unrelated compound. I suppose, my real comment is that I don't think of calcium as a fuel. I don't think I've used it since I gave away my carbide lantern.

However, it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong. Probaly won't be the last, either.