Abstract:
Lime is also called as quick lime or unslaked lime, which is made out of limestone. The
lime stone deposits are widely spread throughout the country. The lime is extensively
used as a mortar in the construction of buildings by mixing with suitable proportion of
sand and burnt clay as aggregate. It is also used for white washing of houses and
buildings. Iron & steel plants and laundries use lime as a fluxing agent in considerable
quantities. Some of drugs and pharmaceuticals, paper industry, pesticides
formulations and other chemical processing industries.