CAS 1305-62-0
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)
CAS 1305-62-0CaH2O274.09 g/mol
Slaked Lime, or Calcium Hydroxide (CAS 1305-62-0), is a versatile chemical primarily used in water treatment processes to adjust pH levels and remove impurities. It also finds significant applications in agriculture, helping to improve soil quality and nutrient availability. Additionally, its applications extend to construction, where it is used as a binding agent. Its powder form enables easy handling, making it a favored choice across various industries.
Main applicationWater treatment — pH adjustment and impurity removal
Slaked Lime plays a critical role across various industries, ensuring optimal pH levels in water and soil, enhancing material properties in construction, and maintaining food quality. Its wide-ranging applications make it a valuable chemical for manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors.
Also known as
- CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
- Slaked lime
- Hydrated lime
- Lime hydrate
- Calcium hydrate
- Lime water
- Calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)
- Hydralime
Trade pricing
Quoted per enquiry
Pricing depends on volume, grade and delivery point. Our desk responds within two working hours.
Available packaging
- Available in 25 kg bags
Documentation
Batch-specific COA issued with every consignment.
Technical specifications
- CAS number
- 1305-62-0
- Chemical formula
- CaH2O2
- Molecular weight
- 74.09 g/mol
- Grade
- Technical grade
- Appearance
- Fine white powder
- Density
- 2.24 g/cm³
- Density
- 2.24 g/cm³
- Melting Point
- 1076 °F
- Solubility
- 0.2 %
- pH
- 12.4
Calcium Hydroxide, with a molecular weight of 74.09 g/mol and a molecular formula of CaH2O2, is characterized by a density of approximately 2.24 g/cm³ at 68°F. It decomposes at elevated temperatures (1076°F), losing water in the process. Solubility in water is low, at about 0.2% at 32°F, which affects its application method in various industries. The pH of a saturated aqueous solution is 12.4 at 25°C, indicating strong basic properties. Buyers should specify the desired packaging and ensure compliance with industry needs when ordering.
Delivery
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is dispatched from our Nairobi warehouse across Kenya, and export delivery is arranged to the wider East African market. Lead time depends on quantity and grade and is confirmed with your quotation — see delivery and collection for the towns we reach and how dispatch works.
Applications & uses
- Water treatment — pH adjustment and impurity removal
- Agriculture — soil amendment and nutrient availability
- Construction — as a binding agent in mortars and plasters
- Food processing — used in food preservation and clarification
- Mining — assists in processing ores and adjusting pH levels
Industries we supply this to
Why buy this from Sparks
- Effective in controlling pH levels in wastewater management
- Improves soil conditions, boosting crop yields in agriculture
- Promotes durability when used as a binder in construction
- Enhances food preservation processes and safety
- Facilitates mineral processing by adjusting pulp pH in mining
Quality assurance
- Batches are checked against the specification values listed above before dispatch.
State what your process, auditor or customs clearance requires when you request a quotation, and it is confirmed with the quote.
Safety, handling & storage
Always consult the full Safety Data Sheet before handling. Personnel must use appropriate PPE and follow local regulations for storage, transport and disposal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the CAS number of Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)?
The CAS registry number for Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is 1305-62-0. Its chemical formula is CaH2O2, with a molecular weight of 74.09 g/mol. Quote this number when requesting a quotation or checking documentation, as it identifies the substance unambiguously regardless of the trade name used.
What are the other names for Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)?
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is also referred to as CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, Slaked lime, Hydrated lime, Lime hydrate, Calcium hydrate and Lime water. These names describe the same substance, so a specification or enquiry written against any of them can be matched to this product.
What grade of Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is supplied?
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is supplied as Technical grade. State the grade your process requires when requesting a quotation — where an alternative grade can be sourced, it is confirmed at quotation stage rather than assumed.
What does Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) look like?
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is described as fine white powder. Appearance is a useful first check on receipt of goods, though it does not replace the certificate of analysis for confirming that the material meets specification.
What is Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) used for?
Common applications include water treatment — pH adjustment and impurity removal, agriculture — soil amendment and nutrient availability, construction — as a binding agent in mortars and plasters, food processing — used in food preservation and clarification and mining — assists in processing ores and adjusting pH levels. The suitability of the product for a particular process depends on the grade and specification required, which is worth confirming against your own process conditions.
Which industries use Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)?
Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) is supplied to the Water Treatment, Food Processing & Beverage, Agriculture & Agrochemicals, Mining & Minerals and Construction & Admixtures sectors. These are the industries this product is listed against in our catalogue; if your application falls outside them, we can advise on suitability before you order.
What packaging is Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide) available in?
Available in 25 kg bags. Where a different pack size or bulk delivery is required, it is confirmed at quotation stage against availability rather than listed here as standard.
Related to Slaked Lime (Calcium Hydroxide)
Where this product sits in the catalogue, and the sectors that use it.
References
Technical information on this page was compiled from the following published sources. Safety and handling data always comes from the supplier’s own safety data sheet.
- 1.PubChem CID 6093208pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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