chemistry
CBSE 11th Chemistry:
Chemical Name, Formula and Uses of Quicklime
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Quick Lime
Calcium Oxide is commonly known as quick lime.
How is Quicklime Made: Quick lime is formed by Calcium carbonate (CaCO3). It is a widely used chemical substance.
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t is a white caustic alkaline and a crystalline solid at room temperature.
Quicklime Chemical Name:
- Calcium Oxide
Quicklime Chemical Formula:
CaO
Uses of quick lime
Quick lime is the primary raw material in the manufacturing of cement.
- Quick lime is used in the manufacturing of Steel.
- It is used to remove impurities.
- Quick lime is used in soil stabilisation for roads.
- It is used in the preparation of pesticides and paper.
Quick lime is used as a laboratory reagent for dehydration and precipitation reaction
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Quick lime is used in constructing earthen dams, building foundations, etc.