Cockburn Cement's lime products are used in such diverse applications
as:
The table below has been prepared to assist with understanding the names
of various limes and where they originate from.
Type |
Formula |
Origins |
Uses |
Quicklime
Also called burnt lime
|
CaO |
Quicklime is the product of the “burning”
of “limestone” (calcium carbonate) in controlled conditions |
As with all of our limes, to change pH, in calcium
silicate brick manufacture – Alumina, Gold and Building Industry |
Hydrated Lime
Also called “slaked lime” and sold (in different forms)
as Hy-lime, Industrial Lime etc.
|
Ca(OH)2
Calcium Hydroxide
|
Hydrated lime is the product of the addition
of water to quicklime (in controlled amounts) to form a fine white
powder |
Also used as a pH modifier in mineral processing,
as a main component in mortars and plasters etc. |
Lime Slurry
Sometimes called “putty” and “milk of lime”
|
Ca(OH)2
Calcium Hydroxide
|
Hydrated lime in suspension with water (mixed
with water) with between 20 and 40% solids (by weight) |
Used in the same applications as hydrated lime,
but as a ready to use easily handled mix with water |
Lime Kiln Dust |
CaO & CaCO3
Calcium Oxide and Calcium Carbonate
|
The dust collected by the electrostatic precipitators
on our lime kiln “stacks” a mixture of fine quicklime
and lime sands |
A lower grade pH modifier, for environmental
and industrial applications |
G-Lime
Also called “lime pellets”
(call for information
- 08 9411 1111)
|
Ca(OH)2 and CaCO3 |
The pelletised form of lime kiln dust, with
water added to aid the pelletisation |
Ideal as an agricultural fertiliser for the
treatment of acid soils. |
Bulker
Bags
