Calcium hydrooxide (Ca(OH)₂), commonly known as slaked lime or hydrated lime, is an inorganic ceramic compound produced by hydrating calcium oxide. It is a white crystalline solid widely used in construction, chemical processing, and environmental remediation as a binder, stabilizer, and pH modifier. Engineers select it for applications requiring moderate stiffness, chemical reactivity, and cost-effectiveness, particularly where its alkaline properties and pozzolanic reactivity with silica-rich materials provide long-term strength development and durability.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 43.28 | GPa | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 26.39 | GPa | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.465 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -1.995 | eV/atom | — |