Calcium Hydroxide Ca(OH)2, is an inorganic compound commonly known as Slaked lime or caustic lime. It is a colorless crystal or white in appearance.
Preparation
Calcium hydroxide is produced commercially by treating quick lime with water
CaO + H2O Ca(OH)2
Onelitre of water combines with approximately 3.1 kilograms (6.8 lb) of quicklime to give calcium hydroxide plus 3.54 MJ of energy.
Uses
hydrated lime has a wide range of uses including in Fertilizer Industries, Alkalis, STP,WTP,& Food Processing Units etc..
Properties Of Hydrated Lime
| Sr. No | Parameter | Specifications |
| 1 | % of Available Ca(OH)2 | 93.46 % |
| 2 | % of Available Cao | 70.73 |
| 3 | % of Mgo | 0.20 % |
| 4 | % of Al2O3 | 0.249 % |
| 5 | % of Acid insoluble as SiO2 | 0.81% |
| 6 | Iron as Fe203 | O.170% |
| 7 | Mesh | 250 |
| 8 | Packing | Customized |