PRODUCT INFORMATION

Adelaide Brighton Cement

MILK OF LIME
Milk of Lime is used as an additive to sodium cyanide solutions for gold processing. TYPICAL PROPERTIES
Chemical Composition AS 1672.1-1997 Requirement >65 (Dry Solids) N/A Typical Analysis 90% (Dry Solids) 30 %

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Milk of Lime is a slurry obtained by mixing fixed weights of dry hydrated lime and water.
What is Lime?

Lime is one of mans oldest and most vital chemicals and is often confused with limestone, from which it is derived. Quicklime is manufactured by calcining high quality limestone at elevated temperatures, which volatilises nearly half of the stones weight as carbon dioxide. Hydrated Lime in turn is produced by reacting Quicklime with sufficient water to form a dry white powder. Mixing a fixed weight of water to a fixed weight of dry hydrated lime produces a slurry called Milk of Lime. Reactions are as follows:
1.

Available Lime Dry Solids Physical Properties Fineness

Typical fineness is 0.1% retained on a 300 micron sieve

Limestone + Heat (800C) = Calcium Oxide + Carbon Dioxide CaCO3 + Heat = CaO+CO2 = Calcium Hydroxide + Heat = Ca(OH)2 = Milk of Lime

2.

Quicklime + Water CaO+H2O Hydrated Lime + Water Ca(OH)2 + H2O

3.

HANDLING AND STORAGE Milk of Lime is used in a number of diversified industries. Transportation of Milk of Lime is in bulk road tankers or bulky boxes and then stored in a closed tank, fitted with mechanical agitation. It may be stored for periods of up to six (6) months, under agitation, without serious deterioration. SAFETY INFORMATION Milk of Lime is an alkali and should be handled with some caution. Prolonged exposure can cause drying or chapping of the skin. Care should be taken to ensure that lime does not come into contact with the eyes. If dried Milk of Lime is to be handled in a way that workers may encounter dust, it is recommended that they wear snugly fitting safety goggles, filter masks and protective clothing. For more information refer to the Material Safety Data Sheet for Milk of Lime.

SUPPLY Adelaide Brighton Milk of Lime is available in the following forms:

Bulk Bulky Boxes

SPECIFICATION Adelaide Brighton Milk of Lime is a high Calcium Lime complying with the Australian Standard Specification AS 1672.1-1997 (Limes for Building). All products are manufactured under a third party certified manufacturing and supply quality assurance system to AS/NZS ISO 9002 (NCS Certification No 6041). APPLICATIONS Milk of Lime, which is an extremely versatile chemical, is the most widely used and lowest cost alkali in the world. Lime is not toxic to workers and users, nor are air borne dust particles harmful to the public. After steel making, limes greatest use is for environmental clean up of water, waste water, air and solid wastes. It is also used for water softening and clarification. In waste water treatment of sewage effluents, lime remove phosphorus and nitrogen. It also kills the bacteria. Lime absorbs and neutralises sulfur oxides from industrial stack gases, thereby beneficiating air quality.
Status: Approved Dept: Sales & Marketing Revision: 2.0 Issued: 29 May 2006 Supersedes R1 Issued 240506 Page 1 of 2

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Adelaide Brighton Cement

MILK OF LIME

MAJOR APPLICATIONS FOR LIME

CONTACT POINTS For further information contact the Sales & Marketing Department at:

Adelaide Brighton Cement A.B.N. 96 007 870 199 62 Elder Road BIRKENHEAD SA 5015 Telephone: Facsimile: (08) 8300 0300 (08) 8341 1591

Web Site: http://www.adelaidebrighton.com.au

DISCLAIMER The information contained in this sheet is for general guidance only. It does not replace the advice of professional consultants. Where unusual conditions or requirements exist seek professional advice. No liability is accepted by Adelaide Brighton Cement or the suppliers for any associated expenses, losses, damages or costs resulting from the use of this information, as the use is beyond their control. Incorrect use of any product, or failure to adhere to recommendations in this sheet, or those of any supplier, and any associated safety information may result in serious damage or injury.

Status: Approved

Dept: Sales & Marketing

Revision: 2.0

Issued: 29 May 2006

Supersedes R1

Issued 240506

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