Lime and Limestone: Chemistry and Technology, Production and Uses [Hardcover]

J. A. H. Oates (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3527295275 | ISBN-13: 978-3527295272 | Publication Date: July 8, 1998 | Edition: 1

Modern uses of traditional materials

'Lime and Limestone' is a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the main scientific and technological aspects of the quarrying, processing, calcining and slaking of lime and limestone products. It places emphasis on how the processes are designed to ensure that the products meet market requirements and comply with customer specifications.

It describes authoritatively, and in detail, the current uses in the many market segments, including:

• iron, steel and other metals,
• building, construction and cement,
• water, sewage and environmental protection,
• chemicals, agriculture and foodstuffs.

It also addresses topical issues such as: environmental protection measures within the industry, toxicology, occupational health, storage, transportation, economic aspects, sampling, testing and analysis.

The book maintains a good balance between scientific information - of use to technologists - and more general information - of value to production and commercial personnel, both within the lime and limestone industries and in the many industries that they serve.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Lime or calcium carbonate has been used in construction for over 3000 years. In the USA and UK where limestone is widely available and relatively inexpensive the proportion of limestone used in construction and building is over 70%. Among its most well know applications are: a construction material in its quarries form or as concretes and cements; whiting agent for paper and china; pottery material; and as a modifier to glass. In fact, the majority of the glass manufactured is a soda-lime-silica combination. Lime and Limestone provides an up-to-date account of the main aspects specific to the quarrying, processing, calcination, hydration and slaking of lime and limestone products. The book places emphasis on the current uses of these products in the main market segments, namely iron and steel, building, construction, water, sewage, environmental protection, chemicals and foodstuffs.

From the Back Cover

J.A.H. Oates Lime and Limestone Chemistry and Technology, Production and Uses Modern uses of traditional materials Lime and Limestone is a comprehensive and up-to-date presentation of the main scientific and technological aspects of the quarrying, processing, calcining and slaking of lime and limestone products. It places emphasis on how the processes are designed to ensure that the products meet market requirements and comply with customer specifications. This book describes authoritatively, and in detail, the current uses of lime and limestone in the many market segments, including:

• iron, steel and other metals
• building, construction and cement
• water, sewage and environmental protection
• chemicals, agriculture and foodstuffs

It also addresses topical issues such as: environmental protection measures within the industry, toxicology, occupational health, storage, transportation, economic aspects, sampling, testing and analysis. The book maintains a good balance between scientific information — of use to technologists — and more general information — of value to production and commercial personnel, both within the lime and limestone industries and in the many industries that they serve.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 474 pages
• Publisher: Wiley-VCH; 1 edition (July 8, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3527295275
• ISBN-13: 978-3527295272
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.8 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,535,088 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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