Calcium Hydroxide
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Calcium hydroxide, commonly known as slaked lime, is a white, caustic, alkaline powder used in many applications.Product Details |
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Formula: |
Ca(OH)2 |
CAS Number: |
1305-62-0 |
Also Known As: |
Slaked lime; Hydrated lime; Caustic lime |
applications:
Calcium hydroxide has various industrial and commercial applications;
- - Construction: Used as a binder in mortar and plaster, and as a component in concrete.
- - Water Treatment: Used to adjust the pH of water and to remove impurities.
- - Agriculture: Used to improve soil pH and as a pesticide.
- - Pulp and Paper Industry: Used in the pulping process and as a sizing agent.
- - Chemical Industry: Used in the production of various chemicals, such as calcium carbide and calcium hypochlorite.
- Food Industry: Used as a food additive (E526) to adjust pH and as a preservative.
Typical Specifications
Data is representative of average lots;
data taken from specific lots may vary.
Appearance |
White powder |
Density, g/cm3 |
2.211 |
Melting point, °C |
580 |
Molecular weight, g/mol |
74.09 |
Odor |
Odorless |
Purity, % |
≥95 |
Refractive index, n20/D |
1.574 |
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