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Graymont Pulverized lime

Pulverized lime is a specially milled quicklime product for various metallurgical, industrial, chemical and agricultural applications. Final product size is milled to less than 100-mesh. Pulverized lime is also available with an additive for enhanced handling and flowability. High-calcium quicklime is lime made from rich deposits of high-calcium limestone containing less than 5% magnesium carbonate. Calcium oxide (CaO), commonly known as lime or quicklime, is a widely used chemical compound. It is a white, alkaline, and crystalline solid. High-calcium quicklime provides superior chemical performance. It will deliver exceptional performance for acid-neutralization, SO2-absorption, sludge-stabilization or other industrial-alkali applications.

Chemical Name: Calcium Oxide

CAS Number: 1305-78-8

Chemical Family: Calcium & Calcium Compounds

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

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

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    Quicklime is created by heating limestone as shown in the following equation

    CaCO₃ + HEAT = CaO + CO₂