Is bulk quicklime (calcium oxide) used in the production of soda ash?
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As the title suggests, is lumpy quicklime (calcium oxide) included among the raw materials used in the production of soda ash?
No, why calcium oxide? Calcium oxide is the product of calcining calcium carbonate
If ammonia gas is to be recovered, it would likely be used for that purpose
Calcium carbonate used in soda ash production is calcined in lime kilns to produce calcium oxide and carbon dioxide; calcium oxide is then mixed with water to yield calcium hydroxide
Dry distillation can be used, but the material used is in powder form rather than chunk form.