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Hydrated Lime

A suspension of fine calcium hydroxide particles in water is called milk of lime. The solution is called lime water and is a medium strength base that reacts with acids and attacks many metals. Limestone is used as a fertilizer and in the manufacture of glass and cement.
CaO + H20--------------------->Ca(OH)2 + heat↑
Technical Specification

Particulars A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE
CA(OH)2 90% 80% 70%
Acid Insoluble 1% Max 3% Max 3.5-4% Max
Iron Oxide(Fe2O3) 0.2% Max 0.2% Max 0.2% Max
MgO 1% Max 1.2% Max 1.5% Max
MOISTURE 1% Max 1% Max 1% Max
MESH SIZE (Passing Through 200 Mesh) 99% 98.5% 98%