Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide, often referred to as slaked lime, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a white, powdery substance that is produced by adding water to calcium oxide, a process known as slaking.
Description
Calcium hydroxide, often referred to as slaked lime, is a chemical compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a white, powdery substance that is produced by adding water to calcium oxide, a process known as slaking.
Product Name | Calcium Hydroxide | Catalogue No. | PU22000017 |
CAS No. | 1305-62-0 |
Molecular Formula | Ca(OH)2 |
Molecular Weight | 74.093 g/mol |
Grade | PUURETA (Pure) |
HS Code | 28259040 |
Categories | Lab Chemicals |
EC Number | 233-329-5 |
Common Names | Lime |
Synonyms | Slaked lime, Lime |
Construction: It is used in construction as a key component in the preparation of mortar and plaster. When mixed with water, it undergoes a chemical reaction to form calcium carbonate, which binds sand and acts as a binder in construction materials.
Water Treatment: Calcium hydroxide is utilized in water treatment to adjust pH levels and soften water by removing hardness ions (calcium and magnesium).
Chemical Manufacturing: It is used as a reactant in various chemical processes, including the production of calcium stearate (a lubricant), calcium citrate (a food additive), and as a neutralizing agent in acid-base reactions.