Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime by Homa Lime 25kg

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime is a versatile compound for agriculture, water treatment, construction, and more. Elevate your processes with fine particle size, optimal reactivity, and industry-leading quality. Unlock the potential of pH regulation, soil enhancement, and water purification.

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime is used in the construction industry to mix mortar. It binds the particles of sand and gravel by forming calcium carbonate after its reaction with carbon dioxide in the air.

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime Uses

• Water Treatment: Neutralizes acidic water and removes impurities in municipal and industrial water systems.
• Construction: Used in making mortar, plaster, and whitewash; improves workability and bonding in masonry.
• Agriculture: Acts as a soil conditioner, neutralizing acidic soils and enhancing nutrient availability.
• Sugar Industry: Used in the purification of sugarcane juice during sugar production.
• Mining & Metallurgy: Assists in pH control and treatment of mine wastewater.
• Food Industry: Used in maize nixtamalization (making traditional foods like githeri and ugali flour treatment).

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime Properties

• Chemical Formula: Ca(OH)₂
• Appearance: Grey, fine, dry powder
• Solubility: Slightly soluble in water, forms an alkaline solution (limewater)
• pH (in water): Around 12.4 (strongly alkaline)
• Odor: Odorless
• Density: Approx. 2.24 g/cm³
• Stability: Stable under normal conditions; reacts with acids and CO₂

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime Features

• Commonly known as hydrated lime or hydrate of lime.
• Self healing
• Improved packaging
• High quality

Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime Packaging

1 x Hydrated Lime/ Calcium Hydroxide/ Hydrate of Lime by Homa Lime 25kg