Description
CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, also known as slaked lime, is a compound with the chemical formula Ca(OH)2. It is a white, crystalline powder that is sparingly soluble in water. CALCIUM HYDROXIDE is commonly used in various industrial applications, including as a flocculant in water and sewage treatment, as a pH regulator in the food industry, and as a component in cement and mortar. It is also used in the production of chemicals such as calcium stearate and calcium acetate.