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ABSTRACT
Lime, a material derived from the thermal decomposition of limestone, has been used for several millenniums, essentially in construction. Aerial lime, also called slaked lime, is obtained by the reaction of lime with water. Its name stems from its reaction with the carbon dioxide present in the air. It is used in the steel industry (for the extraction of certain impurities), public works (construction of roads), agriculture (in order to improve the quality of soils) and water treatment. Even though this product is considered to be mastered, its multiple properties still remain poorly understood. This article provides a general presentation of the product and its properties and proceeds to describing its manufacturing methods and applications.
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Gontran HERRIER: Doctorate in chemical sciences from the University of Namur - Research engineer in civil engineering lime applications – Lhoist R&D – Lhoist Group
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Marc PELLETIER: Polytech'Orléans engineer - Head of Analytical Laboratory and Technical Assistance – Lhoist R&D – Goupe Lhoist
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Daniel PUIATTI: Engineer INSA Strasbourg - Director of Marketing and Development for Lime Applications in Civil Engineering – Groupe Lhoist
INTRODUCTION
Used for thousands of years, air lime is a product that everyone thinks they know, but whose many properties are still poorly understood.
This dossier gives a general presentation of the product, in both quicklime and hydrated lime forms. It then describes its properties, manufacturing methods and applications.
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
- Chemicals used to treat water for human consumption. – Lime. - AFNOR NF EN 12518 -
- Chaux de construction. - AFNOR NF EN 459 -
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IMA Europe – Industrial minerals association
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International Lime Association
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