This so-called hardness of water can be very easily got rid of by a simple though interesting chemical process. Thus it requires two equivalents of carbonic aeid to render lime soluble in water ...

Although aqueous solutions of 'slaked' lime are alkaline, its solubility in water is so low that the solution would not be a caustic hazard (causing chemical burns) used in a hand warmer.

Starting a lime manufacturing firm can be a profitable venture if you are aware of the process, the market demand, and the ...

With ground conditions dry in most parts of the country, farmers will be keen to get fertiliser, slurry and lime onto ...