Lime Production: Industry Profile US EPA
Calcination Limestone is converted into lime through heating in a kiln, a process known as calcination. When limestone is subjected to high temperatures, it undergoes a chemical decomposition resulting in the formation of lime (CaO) and the emission of carbon dioxide gas (CO 2). HighCalcium Lime CaCO 3 + heat CO 2 + CaO Dolomitic Lime ...