Chemical formula |
CaO |
Alternative names / description |
FUS, fine quicklime, calcium oxide |
Typical chemical analysis
|
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Typical % |
Available calcium as CaO |
89,0 |
Total calcium as CaO |
92,0 |
Total magnesium as MgO |
2,0 |
Silica as SiO2 |
2,0 |
Manganese as Mn2O3 |
1,2 |
R2O3 |
1,5 |
Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
1,0 |
Sulphur as SO3 |
<0,05 |
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Physical properties |
|
Aerated |
De-aerated |
Bulk density (kg/m3): |
800-900 |
1 000-1 100 |
Size: |
Screen aperture
(?m) |
% retained
(typical) |
|
250
150
75
minus 75 |
0,2
2,0
35,0
62,8 |
Colour: Buff due to the presence of manganese as Mn2O3 |
Angle of repose: 2°- 10° |
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Typical applications |
Building products, animal feeds, neutralisation and coagulation |
Quality assurance |
Is accredited with the ISO 9001: 2000 Code of Practice for quality management systems. |
Handling |
Moisture free air is essential for bulk unloading. |
Storage |
Important that lime is stored in an enclosed dry place. |
Safety |
Unslaked lime reacts with water including atmospheric moisture), producing heat and a strongly alkaline hydrated lime.
Care should always be exercised when handling this product.
Refer to the Lime Safety and Handling Guide
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