calcium oxide Archives

White quicklime sifted through traditional tool in Marrakech just like how it was used in warfare.

Calcium Oxide: From Ancient Warfare to Modern Industry

May 20, 2021January 17, 2023Brad Kelechava

Calcium oxide, a common chemical compound that appears as a white crystalline solid at room temperature, is easily attainable through the thermal decomposition of limestone. […]

Broken up limestone that has been tested by ASTM C110-20.

Physical Testing of Quicklime, Hydrated Lime, and Limestone

May 18, 2021January 17, 2023Brad Kelechava

The different chemical compounds that fall under the overarching term “lime”—quicklime, hydrated lime (slacked lime), and limestone—are sharply related, with quicklime being produced through the […]