Hydrated Lime
The workhorse alkali for drilling fluids, subgrades, and water treatment.
Calcium hydroxide is one of the most versatile industrial alkalis. In drilling fluids it buffers pH and protects against cement contamination downhole; in construction it chemically stabilizes clay subgrades into a workable, load-bearing base; in water treatment it raises pH and drives coagulation and softening.
Typical Specifications
What you're buying.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Chemical formula | Ca(OH)₂PER STANDARD |
| Available lime as Ca(OH)₂ | 90% minimum typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Appearance | Dry white powderTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Fineness, passing 200 mesh | 85% minimum typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Free moisture | 2.0% maximum typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
| Bulk density | 25 – 35 lb/ft³ typicalTYPICAL — CONFIRM |
Per standard values are requirements of the cited specification. Typical values reflect commercial norms and should be confirmed against the certificate of analysis for your specific shipment.
Principal Industrial Uses
Where it's used, and why.
Drilling Fluids
Maintains alkalinity and buffers pH in water-based muds, and treats out cement contamination when drilling out shoe tracks and plugs.
Soil Stabilization
Reacts with clay soils to reduce plasticity and swell potential, producing a stable working platform for pads, roads, and building foundations.
Water & Wastewater Treatment
Raises pH, softens hard water by precipitating calcium and magnesium, and aids coagulation and sludge conditioning.
Related Minerals
Often ordered alongside Hydrated Lime.
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