Calcium Hydroxide Lime

Calcium Hydroxide Lime, commonly referred to as slaked lime or hydrated lime, is an inorganic compound with a white, powdery appearance in its solid-state, and a colourless appearance in its crystalline form. It is obtained by the action of water on calcium oxide.

Calcium hydroxide is used as an industrial alkali, as a component of mortars, plasters, and cement, in the kraft paper process, and as a flocculant in sewage treatment. It is odourless and is soluble in glycerol and acids, and only slightly soluble in water. When dissolved in water to a saturation point, it produces a solution called limewater, which serves as a moderate base.