Hydrated Lime is a dry powder mainly composed of calcium hydroxide Ca(OH)2. It is a colorless or white powder, which is obtained by hydrating Quicklime (Calcium Oxide) using specific equipment called hydrator in a process called hydration. The process converts CaO to Ca(OH)2. Actually, hydration is a chemical process in which water molecules combine with Quicklime. CaO + H2O â?? Ca(OH)2 + Heat Hydrated Lime has other common names like Slaked Lime, Caustic Lime, Builderâ??s Lime, and Slack Lime. Applications for Hydrated Lime: Water treatment Waste treatment Acid neutralization Building Fertilizer Soil stabilization Asphalt filler Food additive
