Lime

Lime Product Sheets

Chemical formula	Ca(OH)₂
Alternative names / description	Slaked lime, Calcium hydroxide, Hydrate
Typical chemical analysis		Typical %
	Available calcium as CaO	69,0
	Total calcium as CaO	72,0
	Total magnesium as MgO	1,2
	Manganese as Mn₂O₃	1,0
	Iron as Fe₂O₃	0,5
	Aluminium as Ale₂O₃	0,3
	Silica as SiO₂	0,8
	Carbon dioxide ( CO₂)	1,0
	Combined moisture	23,0
	Free moisture	0,3
Physical properties		Aerated	De-aerated
	Bulk density (kg/m3):	450	600
	Air separated to produce the following typical size analysis:
	Size:	Screen Aperture (µm)	% Retained (Typical)
		850	0,0
		250	0,5
		150	5,0
		75	15,0
		minus 75	79,5
	Colour: Bulf due to the presence of Manganese as Mn2O3 Angle of respose: Very fluid in the aerated state (0° - 5°)
Typical applications	Neutralisation or pH control, coagulation and other diverse chemical processes
Quality assurance	Is accredited with the ISO 9001: 2000 Code of Practice for quality management systems.
Despatch	Available from Lime Acres, Northern Cape in:
	Bulk: Supplied in pneumatic unloading rail or road tankers.
	Bags: Packed in 25kg paper pockets and despatched in rail or road trucks.
Handling	Moisture free air is essential for bulk unloading.
Storage	Keep under cover
Safety	Hydrated Lime is strongly alkaline having a saturated pH of 12,4 in an aqueous solution. Refer to the Lime Safety and Handling Guide.