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Graymont Dolomitic Quicklime

Dolomitic Quicklime is lime made from high-quality deposits of dolomitic limestone; limestone containing 40% to 44% magnesium carbonate (MgCO3). Dolomitic quicklime (MgO·CaO) commonly known as dolime is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, caustic and alkaline crystalline solid. As a commercial product, dolomitic quicklime often contains small amounts of silicon dioxide and trace amounts of aluminum and iron oxides.

Chemical Name: Calcium Oxide

CAS Number: 1305-78-8

Synonyms: Calcium Monoxide, Caustic Lime, Lime, Limestone, Pebble Lime, Quick Lime

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Identification & Functionality

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CAS No.
1305-78-8
EC No.
215-138-9

Applications & Uses

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Applications
  • Dolomitic quicklime products have many applications, including use as a flux and slag conditioner in steelmaking.
  • In environmental applications, and wastewater treatment. 

Properties

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Technical Data

The primary chemical reaction involved in dolomitic lime manufacture is as shown below:

CaMg(CO₃)₂ + HEAT = CaO•MgO + 2 CO₂