Calcium Hydroxide
By: Del'Quan Clark
Common Name
Milk of lime
Plaster
Slaked lime
Chemical Formula
Ca(OH)2
3 Uses for Calcium Hydroxide
- Add water and a vigorous exothermic reaction takes place. ...
- Calcium hydroxide is soluble in water and forms a solution known as limewater which is used to test for carbon dioxide.
- Calcium oxide, calcium hydroxide and calcium carbonate can be used to neutralise soil acidity.
3 Physical or Chemical Properties of Calcium Hydrogen
Physical State- white crystals or power, odorless
Melting Point- 580 C
Flash Point- Not Considered to be a fire hazard