Calcium Oxide – Quicklime

Description

What is Calcium Oxide – Quicklime?

Calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime, is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula CaO. It is a white, caustic, alkaline crystalline solid and is widely used in various industries. Our Calcium Oxide is of high quality and ideal for professional applications.

What to use Calcium Oxide – Quicklime for?

Calcium oxide has several important applications:

• Building and Construction: As an important component of cement.
• Water treatment: For neutralizing acidic waters.
• Chemical production: In the production of other chemicals.
• Agriculture: To correct the pH of acidic soils.

Properties of Calcium Oxide – Quicklime

Quicklime is highly reactive and releases a large amount of heat when it comes into contact with water. This is often used in laboratory experiments and industrial processes.

Other common areas of application:

• For the production of glass, ceramics and lime paint.
• As a desiccant in chemical reactions.
• In the steel industry to remove impurities.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Is Calcium Oxide – Quicklime Dangerous? Yes, it can cause burns on contact with the skin and is irritating to the eyes and respiratory tract. It should be handled with care.
• What is the chemical formula of Calcium Oxide? Its chemical formula is CaO.
• Where can I find more information about Calcium Oxide – Quicklime? More information can be found in the safety data sheets offered, or at: Pubchem.

Where can I buy Calcium Oxide – Quicklime?

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