Quick Lime

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Quick Lime (Calcium Oxide)

Quick Lime, or Calcium Oxide, is a versatile chemical widely used across various industries. It finds applications in water treatment, agriculture, construction, as well as mining and metal smelting.

In the mining and metal industries, Quick Lime plays a key role in neutralizing acids, removing impurities, and improving metal quality. It supports ore purification processes and metallurgy, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational costs.

Name

Calcium Oxide ( Quick Lime

Liner Formula

Cao

Form

Pebble-Lump

Molecular Weight

56.08 gr/mol

Specific Gravity

3.2-3.4

Density

800-1100 kg/m³

PH

11-12 at 20°C, saturated solution

Solubility in Water

1330 mg/L sat.soln

Size

15.5 mm>90% - 01mm<10%

88%<Cao<91%

P₂O₅<0.03%

4%<Cao₃<6%

MnO<0.02%

Cao free <1.5%

Na₂O<0.1%

Mgo<2.5%

K₂O<0.1%

Sio₂<0.6%

SO=Trace

Al₂O₃<0.5%

L.O.I<5.5%

Fe₂O₃<0.2%

Sio2+Insolube matter <1.3%