Calcium Hydroxide / Hydrated Lime / Kapur Pertanian - Agricultural / Technical Grade

Product under Wholesale, price is discounted according to quantity.Note that we pack the purchased amount together in 1 pack, no separate packing.Calcium HydroxideCalcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound used for many purposes. It is also called slaked lime, and its aqueous solution is called limewater. CAS NO: 1305-62-0 Properties:It is obtained as colorless crystals or a white powder with a density of 2.21 g/cm and melting point of 580 C.

Calcium hydroxide solutions can cause chemical burns.

USES:

The most commonly used from of calcium hydroxide is in its suspended form, where it is used as lime. It is known for its potent flocculant properties. Calcium hydroxide can also be used for the neutralization of acids in anti-microbial and anti-mildew formulas in order to form a stable fungicide. It can also be used in aquariums in order to provide various organisms with naturally occurring calcium. Calcium hydroxide is often used in the production of petroleum oils, brake pads, sugar, certain types of rubber, dry mixes for paint, calcium stearate, soft drinks and alcoholic beverages.  Native Americans use it for certain cooking purposes as well. It is also used in dentistry for the root canal procedures. Application: Calcium hydroxide has many industrial application, such as in the Kraft paper process, as a flocculent in water and sewage treatment, in the preparation of ammonia, and as a pH modifier. It is also an important ingredient in cement, plaster and . As a fairly non-toxic and mild base, it has many uses in the food industry, including pH adjustment, calcium fortification, digestion aid, and baking soda substitute.