Lime and Calcined Dolomite for Use in Steel Plant
Lime is calcium oxide (CaO) produced on heating (calcination) of limestone (CaCO3) to a temperature of 900 deg C and above (usually 1100 deg C). CaCO3(s) + heat = CaO(s) +CO2(g) This reaction is reversible. Calcium oxide reacts with carbon dioxide to form calcium carbonate.
