Hydrated Lime
HYDRATED LIME or SLAKED LIME – with a chemical name Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2) is an inorganic compound is either in the form of a colorless crystal or white powder, which is produced when water is mixed with calcium oxide (called Burnt lime or quicklime). Hydrated Lime is used in many industries, including food preparation and Paper Industry.
Specifications of HYDRATED LIME |
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Calcium Hydroxide |
Ca(OH)₂ |
90.00% |
Min |
Calcium Carbonate |
CaCO₃ |
2.00% |
Max |
Magnesium Hydroxide |
Mg(OH)₂ |
1.00% |
Max |
Ferric Oxide |
Fe₂O₃ |
0.10% |
Max |
Silicon Dioxide |
SiO₂ |
0.50% |
Max |
Alumina |
Al₂O₃ |
0.20% |
Max |
Loss of Ignition |
LOI |
4.00% |
Max |
Size |
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200-300 mesh |
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