Limestone lumps
Limestone lumps
Regular price
30,00 lei
Regular price
Sale price
30,00 lei
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Description
Limestone lumps are a white and smooth construction material obtained by burning and watering down limestone or other calcareous rocks. It's one of the oldest and most used construction materials mainly for covering and protecting walls and plaster on the surface of buildings. Among the many construction uses it has it is also commonly used for igienization of water wells or as an insecticide to protect gardens.
Specifications
- Chemical composition: calcium oxide (CaO)
- Density: aprox. 2,5 g/cm3.
- pH: 12-13 (alkaline)
- Water absorption: 15%-25% of its weight
- Compression resistance: aprox. 5-10 N/mm2
- Fire resistance: up to 900-1000°C.
- Durability: up to 100 years or more
- Packing: super resistant nylon bags
Uses
- Water disinfection (aprox. 1kg/m3 of water)
- Plastering and finishing
- Restoration
- Thermal insulation
- Road work
- Production of mortar and concrete
- Raising pH of the soil
- Stabilization and conservation agent for aliments
- Hygiene and cosmetic products
- Protection against fungi cultures
- Other industrial processes