What is slaked lime? How is it produced?

Slaked lime is also known as calcium hydroxide and has the chemical formula Ca(OH)₂. It is produced by adding water to quicklime (CaO). This is a highly exothermic reaction, which releases a significant amount of heat. The chemical reaction is as follows:

Slaked lime is used in various industries, including in the treatment of water, in the manufacture of cement, and as an ingredient in the preparation of whitewash.

 

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