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Calcium hydroxide
Chemical identity, technical indicators, performance and application reference. Confirm specifications and regulatory suitability against supplier documentation.
Chemical identity
| English name | Calcium hydroxide |
|---|---|
| English synonyms | Slaked lime;Hydrated lime;Calcium hydrate |
| Chinese name | 氢氧化钙 |
| Chinese synonyms | 熟石灰;消石灰;石灰乳 |
| Chemical category | Basic Inorganic Chemicals |
| CAS No. | 1305-62-0 |
| EINECS No. | 215-137-3 |
| Molecular formula | Ca(OH)2 |
| Molecular weight | 74.09 |
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Technical indicators
Assay ≥95.0%; water-insoluble matter ≤0.5%; magnesium and alkali salts ≤2.0%; loss on drying ≤1.0%
Performance characteristics
White powder, slightly soluble in water, aqueous solution is strongly alkaline
Application scenarios
Building materials, soil conditioner, water treatment (pH adjustment), food additive, sugar refining, pharmaceuticals