Nonferrous metals
Lime is a key component in several nonferrous metal applications. Both quicklime and hydrated lime are widely used in the flotation or recovery of many nonferrous metal ores. Specifically, in the flotation of copper ore, lime acts as a depressant (a settling agent) and maintains the appropriate alkalinity in the flotation circuit.
Other Markets & Applications
Steel is used in buildings, infrastructure, tools, ships, trains, cars, machinery, and electrical appliances. Lime is an essential element for the purification of metal products. The metal production process cannot…
Lime is a basic building material used primarily as mortar in construction. Lime is also used in steel production to remove impurities. The stabilization of soil for the construction of…
Lime is a basic industrial chemical used as a component in many other chemical processes. It is also used as a neutralizing agent in the production of chrome chemicals (dichromate);…
Lime absorbs and neutralizes sulfur oxides from gases, helping to prevent acid rain and reduce emissions of hazardous air pollutants, including mercury. Lime is vital for municipalities that use it…
