carbonates Flashcards

1
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uses of calcium carbonate

A

treat acidic soil
treat water
neutralising acidic waste products
making ceramics

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how is CaCO3 used in the manufacture of iron

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it’s used to remove acidic impurities from iron. it reacts with the impurities to form molten slag

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how is CaCO3 used in the manufacture of cement

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powdered CaCO3 is heated with clay to form cement

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