Lime Product Sheets

Crushed Limestone

Chemical formula CaCO3    
Alternative names / description Calcium carbonate, sinter limestone
Typical chemical analysis   Typical %  
  Calcium carbonate as CaCO3 93,5  
  Magnesium as MgCO3 2,2  
  Silica as SiO2 2,5  
  Manganese as Mn2O3 0,8  
  Iron as Fe2O3 0,5  
  Aluminium as Al2O3 0,3  
  Sulphur as SO3 <0,05  
  Phosphorus as P2O5 <0,005  
  Ignition loss 43,1  
Physical properties Bulk density (kg/m3): 1 500 1 700
  Size: Screen aperture
(?m)
% retained (typical)
    5 000 0
    3 350 5
    125 70
    75 5
    minus 75 20
  Colour: Blue grey to white because of finely powdered composition.
  Angle of repose: 30°- 40°
Typical applications Fluxing agent: neutralising agent, building and construction
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