Calcium Hydroxide
Calcium hydroxide is an inorganic compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a colorless crystal or white powder and is obtained when calcium oxide is mixed or slaked with water. A suspension of Calcium hydroxide particles in water is called Milk of Lime; the particles give it the milky aspect
- Synonyms
- Calcium dihydroxide, Slaked lime, Hydrated lime, Lime, Milk of lime, E526
- Chemical Formula
- Ca(OH)2
- CAS Number
- 1305-62-0
Characteristics
- Molar Weight
- 74.093 g/mol
- Melting Point
- 580 °C
- Density
- 2.211 g/cm³ (solid)
- Forms
- Powder, Liquid, White, Colourless
Uses and Applications
Key applications
- Beverage processing
- Food and Nutrition
- Wastewater treatment
- Water treatment
- Oil and Gas
- Pulp and paper
- Building & Construction products