In deciding on a lime product for water and wastewater treatment there are three basic choices.
Quicklime and hydrated lime are dry bulk products. And then there are ready-made lime slurries. So, how do you decide which lime is the right lime for you? Here is what you need to know.The three forms
Whatever the final form, all three lime products start life as limestone. After being quarried and crushed, the limestone (CaCO3) is heated in a kiln to drive off carbon dioxide, a process known as calcination. This leaves quicklime, or calcium oxide (CaO), which has been used by humans throughout
