Hydrate lime

Calcium hydroxide

Description

Hydrate lime Calcium hydroxide (traditionally called slaked lime) is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2 It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is produced when quicklime (calcium oxide) is mixed with water It has many names including hydrated lime, caustic lime, builders' lime, slaked lime, cal, and pickling lime Calcium hydroxide is used in many applications, including food preparation, also called milk of lime, is the common name for a saturated solution of calcium hydroxide Industries: Glass and ceramics used to prepare lime mortar as a flocculants, in water and sewage treatment because of its low toxicity and the mildness of its basic properties, slaked lime is widely used in the food industry Properties: CAS number 1305-62-0 WE number 215-137-3 Chemical formula Ca(OH)2 Molar mass 74,09 g/mol Customs tariff code 25222000 pH 12,4 @20°C Melting / freezing point > 450°C Relative density,2,24 g/cm3

  • Carboxylic and anhydric acids
  • milk of lime
  • Glass and ceramics
  • Ca(OH)2

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