Hydrated lime | 25kg

Hydrated Lime Hydrated lime is a white powder produced when quick lime is mixed with water and then processed. It can otherwise be known as slaked lime or milk of lime. Product Features ? Hydrated lime is a processed product of quick lime and water. ? It is colourless. ? It is poorly soluble in water. ? It is not toxic. ? It is a major source of calcium for plants, and it also functions as an insecticide. ? Its molar mass is 74. 093 g/mil. Benefits ? Hydrated Lime is used as an insect repellent. ? It is used as a disinfectant to avoid the growth of bacteria. ? It can also be used in conditioning the soil. ? It helps in increasing the pH of acidic soil by reducing the acidity and enhancing the alkalinity of the soil. ? It improves water absorption in acidic soils. ? It is used to extract raw juice from sugar beets or sugar cane in the sugar industry. ? It is used to extract the cellulose hull of maize kernels. ? It is used to fortify fruit drinks against infestation from external agents. ? It is used to process water for alcoholic beverages and soft drinks. ? It is used as a substitute for baking soda in preparing papadam( an Indian meal). Hydrated lime is important in food and agricultural industries for a variety of purposes like conditioning the soil, acting as an insecticide, disinfectant, and the preservation of food. It can perform all these functions due to its mild quality as a chemical compound. It yields low or no harmful results at all, and this boosts agricultural produce. Hundreds of these products are available for sale and immediate delivery. Order/Purchase in large quantities attracts discount. Send in your order now!