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Lime Product Sheets
Lumped Unslaked Lime
| Chemical formula | CaO | ||
| Alternative names / description | Lump lime, quicklime, calcium oxide | ||
| Typical chemical analysis | Typical % | ||
| Available calcium as CaO | 90,0 | ||
| Total calcium as CaO | 94,0 | ||
| Total magnesium as MgO | 2,0 | ||
| Silica as SiO2 | 1,5 | ||
| Manganese as Mn2O3 | 1,0 | ||
| R2O3 | 1,5 | ||
| Carbon dioxide (CO2) | 1,0 | ||
| Sulphur as SO3 | <0,05 | ||
| Physical properties | Bulk density (kg/m3): | 1 100 - 1 200 | |
| Size: | Unscreened | Minus 50mm | |
| Screened | Plus 6mm minus 19mm | ||
| Plus 6mm minus 50mm | |||
| Plus 19mm minus 50mm | |||
| Colour: | Buff due to the presence of manganese as Mn2O3 | ||
| Angle of repose: 38 ° - 45° | |||
| Typical applications | Fluxing agent, neutralisation or pH control and coagulation. | ||
| Quality assurance | Is accredited with the ISO 9001: 2000 Code of Practice for quality management systems. | ||
| Storage | Important that lime is stored in an enclosed dry place. | ||
| Safety | Unslaked lime reacts with water (including atmospheric moisture), producing heat and a strongly alkaline hydrated lime. Care should always be exercised when handling this product. Refer to the Lime Safety and Handling Guide |
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