Question

What are the Used of Quicklime?

Answer

The Used of Quicklime - (i) Quicklime is the versatile mineral. Various forms of lime are used in environmental, metallurgical, construction, and chemical/industrial applications, and more. (ii) Quicklime 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) Quicklime is used to make cement by mixing it with alumina, silica or clay. (v) It is used as a disinfectant and as a drying agent for ammonia and alcohol and also used in the purification of coal gas.