Lime and its Production
Lime burning. Limestone (Calcium Carbonate – CaCO3) is burnt in a kiln giving off Carbon Dioxide (CO2) gas and forming Calcium Oxide (CaO) which is commonly known as Quicklime or Lumplime. ... This process is called carbonation. The 'set' or carbonation must occur slowly – the slower the set the better (it is not a case of just drying ...