Uses of limestone and its related compounds Flashcards
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Uses of limestone
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- Neutralising acidity in soil & lakes
- Neutralising sulphur dioxide
- Construction
- Making glass
- Making concrete
- Making cement
2
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Uses of quicklime (calcium oxide)
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- Neutralising acidity in soil
- Making steel from iron
3
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Uses of slaked lime (calcium hydroxide)
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- Neutralising acidity in soil & lakes
- Making bleaching powder