the guy Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 where can i buy calcium oxide powder? thanks in advance to any replies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Boyles Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 where can i buy calcium oxide powder? thanks in advance to any replies Builder's lime, for making mortar, is calcium oxide I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guy Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 i think that's hydrated lime =/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Boyles Posted January 3, 2012 Share Posted January 3, 2012 i think that's hydrated lime =/ You can probably convert it to oxide by heating it but I don't know what temperature would be required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cuthber Posted January 4, 2012 Share Posted January 4, 2012 where can i buy calcium oxide powder? thanks in advance to any replies What for? You could always make it. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lime_kiln The stuff is difficult to keep (it reacts with H2O and or CO2 from the air) so it's generally made where it's needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the guy Posted January 5, 2012 Author Share Posted January 5, 2012 for an experiment with the exothermic reaction with water. and yeah i had considered that but wanted to check if there was an easier way first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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