Question

what is slaked lime ??????

Answer 1

a white caustic alkaline substance consisting of calcium oxide, which is obtained by heating limestone and which combines with water with the production of much heat; quicklime.

Answer 2

Slaked lime is calcium hydroxide which is formed in an exothermic reaction, by adding water to the calcium oxide. It is different from quick lime, which formed by heating limestone. Slaked lime can be mixed with sand to form lime mortar, an excellent material in comparison to Portland cement. Calcium hydroxide can mix with carbon dioxide in the air, gives up its water and reverts back to limestones.