Calcined lime is also called quicklime. it is a substance that is produced by purification through heating the mineral limestone. This highly reactive material urns into hydrated lime or slurry when exposed to moisture or water. This high reactivity has led many industries to make good use of quicklime. We intend to detail the applications of calcined lime from the construction industry to the cement production industry and steel production.
The word calcination means applying very high heat to decompose mineral stones or other materials. Calcined lime is the same as calcined lime. Mineral limestone is placed in special furnaces known as lime kilns, and then it is exposed to heat over 1000 degrees Celsius for a long time so that its ingredients begin to decompose. At last, its unnecessary elements such as iron and magnesium and carbon dioxide in particular, are separated and pure lime with the molecular formula of calcium oxide remains.
Based on to its chemical and physical characteristics, this lime has different names in different industries. As an example, since it is obtained through being baking by high heat, it is known as slaked lime. Additionally, because calcined lime has an unstable composition and if it comes into contact with water, a strong chemical reaction occurs, it is also called quicklime. This type of lime is also known as slaked lime or lump lime.
A great amount of raw lime exists in Earth’s crust in the form of calcium carbonate rock with the chemical formula CaCO3. The impurity of this material is because of the presence of carbon dioxide, magnesium, iron, aluminum, etc., which reduce the quality of this material to be used in different industries. This has led the calcination process to be carried out in a temperature of more than 900-1000 degrees centigrade in order to be used effectively. This process removes carbon dioxide gas and other impurities and turns the material into calcium oxide with the chemical formula CaO.
Mineral limestone is covered with various impurities such as iron, dolomite, magnesium, carbonate, etc. To clear out this impurity and gain pure lime, it is exposed to a lot of heat. Finally, calcined lime is obtained with the structural formula of calcium oxide as CaO. All types of lime, both impure and processed, are a combination of calcium.
As discussed above, for a better efficiency, the impurity is removed by calcination which makes it a widely used and highly pure material. In addition, due to its characteristics, this material has been widely used in various industries including:
Sabhan Trading Company has more than 20 years of successful experience in exporting minerals from SabhanNational to Middle East. Also, Sabhan is able to export calcined lime with high tonnage, competitive price and the shortest possible time.
With its limestone mines and advanced factories, Sabhan Group supplies the needs of different manufacturing and construction industries. To buy calcined lime or to obtain additional information, please contact our commercial department.
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