Description
Hydrated Lime also known as Calcium Hydroxide and Slaked Lime,
represented by the
chemical formula Ca(OH)2, is a compound created by mixing calcium
oxide with water.
The result is a crystal white power with strong alkaline
properties. The calcium hydroxide
has a vast array of usage. It is used in waste water treatment,
drinking water purification,sugar refining, manufacture of
medicines, manufacture of animal feeds, manufacture of bleach,
leather tanning, the manufacture of hair products, in the dental
industry, food manufacturing, sewage treatment, sterilization,
animal dips, coal processing, lime mortar, white wash, paints, road
construction, etc.