HYDRATED LIME POWDER
Hydrated lime, also known as calcium hydroxide, is a fine white powder derived from limestone. It's produced by adding water to quicklime (calcium oxide) in a process called slaking. Here are some common uses and properties:
- Water Treatment
- Soil Stabilization
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Food Industry
- Environmental Applications
Hydrated lime is used in water treatment processes to adjust pH levels and remove impurities. It helps in the clarification of water and the removal of heavy metals.
In construction, hydrated lime is used to stabilize soils and create a stable base for roads, buildings, and other structures.
It's used in various chemical processes, such as in the production of calcium stearate, calcium hypochlorite, and calcium citrate.
Hydrated lime is used in food processing as a food additive (E number E526) for various purposes such as pickling, preserving, and enhancing flavor.
It's utilized in environmental applications such as in flue gas desulfurization to remove sulfur dioxide from emissions.