Uses of limestone. Flashcards
1
Q
How does one make quicklime?
A
Heat limestone.
2
Q
How does one make lime mortar?
A
Quicklime + sand + water = lime mortar.
3
Q
How does one make portland cement?
A
Heat limestone with clay.
4
Q
How does one make mortar?
A
Portland cement + sand + water = mortar.
5
Q
How does one make concrete?
A
Portland cement + sand + water + aggregate = concrete.
6
Q
How does one make reinforced concrete?
A
Concrete + steel bars = reinforced concrete.
7
Q
How does one make glass using limestone?
A
Powdered limestone + sand + sodium carbonate = glass.
8
Q
How does marble form?
A
Limestone recrystallises due to heat and pressure from the surrounding earth.
