THE IMPORTANCE OF LIME AND LIMESTONE IN OUR DAILY LIFE

In farming, stables and meadows are sanitized with lime . Additionally, calcium carbonate and hydrated lime are used to...

Limestone filler is mixed with the latex which serves to fix the textile fibers of the carpet.

Lime is used as a fertilizer to stop the spreading of moss in domestic lawns and gardens.

Limestone is an important component of PVC used to build frames, shutters and gutters. Their resistance to weather...

The soft abrasive cleaning products used in households are made up of 30% finely milled calcium carbonate.

Calcium-based additives are used to enhance the molding of plastic casings for computers, mobile phones and electric...

Milk cows are fed with calcium carbonate to prevent bone calcium deficiency caused by the production of milk.

Lime is used for white lines marking on athletic fields such as for soccer, football and baseball. 

Lime is used in drinking water as a softener particularly by treating the iron present in the water and as anti-scaling...

Lime is used in the construction of roads and railroads. Lime is used for soil stabilization and hydrated lime is added...

Unlike cow milk, soymilk does not contain calcium, so lime is used to add the appropriate measure of calcium needed.   

Lime neutralizes acidity in milk and provides an essential supply of calcium.

Pure limestone or lime is used as calcium supplements in baby milk.

Calcium carbonate improves the quality of wine by reducing the acidity of grape’s juice.

Lime, in the form of precipitated calcium carbonate (PCC), is an essential element of paper. It enhances the whiteness...

The abrasive nature of limestone is ideal for removing hair and tanning animal hides.

Some types of toothpaste contain calcium carbonate as a mild abrasive agent.

Hydrated lime is indirectly used in the manufacturing of latex based products.

Calcium is one of the main components in manufacturing glass fibers.

Hydrated lime and calcium carbonate are used as fillers or pigments in paints.

Lime is used in the production of automotive parts such as rubber for tires and belts, plastic dashboards and glass for...

Lime is used in waste water treatment to deal with sludge, clear impurities and ultimately keep our rivers clean.

Lime is used to control the acidity in the refining process of non ferrous metals such as gold, copper, zinc.

Calcium carbonate and silica are the main components of glass (flat glass, bottles etc.).

In stainless steel manufacturing, 80kg of lime are needed to purify one ton of steel.

In the sugar industry, lime is used to capture and remove impurities in the juice of sugar beets. 125kg of lime are used...

Hydrated lime is used in wall coatings for increased noise reduction, improved health conditions and regulation of...

Limestone or lime is used for flue gas treatment in electric power stations, incinerators and in many other industries.

 Quicklime is used as a drying agent in the manufacturing of rubber products.

The white coating on light bulbs is partly made of calcium oxide or hydroxide.

For 1 ton of aluminum, 60 to 100 kg of lime is needed.

Energy supplements are made from a variety of mineral salts such as calcium carbonate and sodium.

Lime is added in breeding ponds for hygienization and to meet the calcium requirements.

Limestone sands and aggregates are traditional components of prefabricated concrete products. The addition of a...

The lifetime of plastic material is improved thanks to the addition of calcium-based stabilizers.

Limestone products are commonly used in ceramics.

Hydrated lime is used in the production of oils and lubricants that are used in the manufacturing of soap.

Hydrated lime is used in the manufacturing of greases and lubricants.

Poultry feed consists of up to 10% limestone, which is essential for the development of eggshells in the laying of eggs.

Cellular concrete blocks contain lime, what has good insulating properties and makes them light and easy to work with.

Pulverized limestone is used as filler in the production of roofing materials.

Hair removal creams contain hydrated lime which, combined with other chemicals enables the efficient removal of unwanted...

Lime is used as a preservative for fruit, as it captures atmospheric CO2, in industrial refrigerators. Additionally...

Calcium propionate, a salty lime derivative, is used as a preservative in bread making to prevent the formation of mold.