Calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical method Ca(OH)2. it is a colorless crystal or white powder and is produced when calcium oxide (quick lime) is mixed with water. it has many names which include hydrated lime, caustic lime...
SPECIFICATIONS :
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Appearance
Free Flowing white powder, free of lumps
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Specific Gravity
2.20
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pH (1% Solution)
12.4
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Purity
98 - 99%
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Solubility at 68 F (20 C)
0.165 G/100 ml water
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Moisture Content
2% w/w
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Bulk Density
138 lb/ft3 (2,210.5 kg/m3)
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Packed
50 kg HDPE bags with inner liner
USES :
Hydrated lime is most widely used as a flocculant, in water and sewage treatment. It forms a fluffy charged strong that aids in the removal of smaller particles from the water, resulting in a clearer product. it's also utilized in freshwater treatment for raising the pH of the water so that pipes will not corrode where the base water is acidic.
