Calcium Hydroxide
CAS Number: 1305-62-0
Grade: ACS, USP, FCC, EP, JP, BP
Packaging: Various
CAS Number: 1305-62-0
Grade: ACS, USP, FCC, EP, JP, BP
Packaging: Various
Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂) is also known as slaked lime or hydrated lime, it is produced when quicklime (calcium oxide) reacts with water.
Chemical Formula: Ca(OH)₂
CAS Number: 1305-62-0
Grade: ACS, USP, FCC, EP, JP, BP
Appearance: A white, odorless powder or colorless crystals.
Uses:
Mortar and Plaster: A key ingredient in mortars and plasters for bricklaying and wall coverings.
pH Adjustment: It is used to raise the pH of acidic water supplies, making it less corrosive to pipes and improving overall water quality.
Flocculant: Acts as a flocculant, attracting suspended particles in water, allowing them to clump together and settle for easier removal during water treatment processes.
Industries and Common Applications:
Chemical Industry: A precursor for various calcium compounds like calcium carbonate and calcium chloride.
Food Industry: It is also known as pickling lime, and can be used in specific pickling processes to improve crispness.
Agriculture Industry: It might be used as a soil amendment to neutralize acidic soil.