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From pg.

15 of 36 from Boiler enquiry:


1.5

Quick lime, CaO


Following analysis shall be used:
Table 1-1 Quick lime proporties
TYPICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Available Lime [As calcium Oxide]
Average Available Lime[ As Calcium
Oxide]
Iron as Fe2O3 percentage by Mass
Alumina as Al2O3
Magnesium Oxide (MgO)
Silicon Dioxide (SiO2)
Acid Insoluble Residue
Reactivity
Loss on Ignition (L.O.I)
Sulphur as SO3

Above 90%
88%
<1.0 %
<0.5 %
<1.75%
Max 1.50%
Max 0.30%
90 degree centigrade in less than 180
seconds
Max 2.50%
Max 0.20%

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
Appearance and Odour
Melting Point

White or Yellowish white Powder


>2700C

Boiling Point
Specific Gravity
Bulk Density
Particle Size
Soluble in Water at 25C

>2850C
3.0 - 3.2
980 - 1020 Kg/m3
0-1 mm
<2.0%

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