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Calcium Oxide
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Summary
Calcium Oxide
, commonly known as quicklime, is a white, caustic,
Alkaline substance
used extensively in the
Construction Industry
, particularly in the
Production of cement
and concrete. It is produced by
Heating limestone
(
Calcium Carbonate
) in a process called calcination, which releases
Carbon Dioxide
and leaves behind
Calcium Oxide
.
Concepts
Calcination
Limestone
Cement Production
Concrete
Carbon Dioxide Emission
Alkalinity
Caustic Substances
Hydration Reaction
Slaked Lime
Thermal Decomposition
Calcium Hydroxide
Limestone Cycle
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