Is Quick lime(CaO) used in industries?
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Is Quick lime(CaO) used in industries?
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Quick like is the general name of calcium oxide .It is used in whitewashing .When this quick lime reacts with water then it form Calcium hydroxide that is slaked lime .
CaO(s)+H2O(l)=Ca(OH)2.
This slaked lime is putted on walls and then it react with CO2(carbon dioxide) to form CaCO3(calcium carbonate) . Then this a shiny appearance to wall.
Yes, Quicklime has a wide range of uses, including in the production of iron and steel, paper and pulp production, treatment of water and flue gases and in the mining industry.