Question

What are the Used of Lime?

Answer

The Used of Lime - (i) Lime is the versatile mineral. Various forms of lime are used in environmental, metallurgical, construction, and chemical/industrial applications, and more. (ii) Lime is used as an additive in asphalt which helps to improve the property of cohesion. (iii) It is used in steel industry for removal of phosphates and silicates as slag. (iv) It is used to make cement by mixing it with alumina, silica or clay. (v) Lime is used as a disinfectant and as a drying agent for ammonia and alcohol and also used in the purification of coal gas.