Synonym(s)
Calcii hydroxicum; Calcium oxydatum; CAS No 1305-62-0; hydrated lime; Milk of lime
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Calcium hydroxide is the hydroxide of calcium and consists of a white powder. The substance is slightly soluble in water, soluble in hydrochloric, nitric and acetic acid.
Milk of lime is a strong, caustic base and is used, among other things, in the treatment of drinking water. It is also used to break down proteins and starch, which is used, for example, to extract residual sugars from molasses.
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