HIGH CALCIUM QUICKLIME
Graymont can supply both crushed and pebble high calcium quicklime from various sites that is suitable for either subsequent further processing and slaking or direct slaking.
High calcium quicklime, or calcium oxide (CaO) is a white alkaline, crystalline solid widely used across many essential applications.
The production of high calcium quicklime begins with the selective mining of chemically suitable calcium carbonate typically containing less than 5% magnesium carbonate. Throughout the manufacturing process, we carefully monitor the process to minimize impurities and produce a high calcium quicklime that is highly reactive and has the required particle surface area. The result is a high calcium quicklime that will provide reliable performance for many applications such as acid neutralization, flue-gas desulfurization, sludge stabilization, soil stabilization and other related industrial alkali applications.
Some of the unique properties and benefits of high calcium quicklime include the following:
- Reactivity – Quicklime reacts to neutralize the majority of acidic materials and liquids and trap impurities in many applications. A combination of high available CaO, and the right reactivity means users can successfully predict the performance of the CaO and achieve the desired process outcomes.
- Neutralizing Value – Quicklime represents the highest neutralizing value per unit weight of all lime products.
- Hydration – Quicklime will hydrate rapidly when in contact with moisture and is thus a excellent dewatering agent for soils, sludges, tailings and biosolids.
- Heat from Hydration – During the hydration of quicklime heat is generated and under the right conditions this property can contribute to drying surrounding materials and can be used in some cases to control bacteria and some viruses.
- Binding impurities – Quicklimes high concentration of calcium means it has a high affinity to bind many impurities in solid mixtures and slurries.
Graymont offers High Calcium Quicklime under well-established brands, clearly recognized within various industries. Please contact us directly for detailed brand information and availability in your region.
In addition to our established brands, Graymont’s products may also be identified by various alternative terms, historical references, or industry-specific classifications. These terms are commonly recognized within industry specifications, technical documents, and customer requirements.
- Ground Burnt Aglime (GBA)
- High Calcium Quicklime
- Pulverized Quicklime
High Calcium Quicklime products are widely available across Graymont’s extensive distribution network and can be provided in bulk or sack packaging types. Please contact us directly for information regarding specific regional availability, logistics, and packaging options.
High Calcium Quicklime supports critical markets and applications, including:
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Glass Manufacturing
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Environmental Remediation
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Steel Manufacturing
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Paper Production
- Chemical Processing
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Construction Materials
- Food Industry
