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what are the uses of calcium oxide or quick lime

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Answered by Vishnu189

calcium oxide or quicklime(CaO) is used to prepare slaked lime(Ca(OH)2)

girik1: Cement: Calcium oxide is a key ingredient for the process of making cement. As a cheap and widely available alkali. About 50% of the totalquicklime production is converted to calcium hydroxide before use. Both quick- and hydrated lime are used in the treatment of drinking water.

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Answered by Anonymous

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» Another name

Calcium oxide (CaO) also known as quick lime.

» Formula

CaCO3 ---> CaO + CO2

» Uses

• Used for medicinal purpose.

• Used in manufacturing of cement, paper etc.

• It is used for manufacturing of caustic soda.

• It is used in farming to reduce the acidity of the soil.

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