Slaked lime is used in the manufacture of

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(A) Slaked lime,which is $Ca(OH)_2$,is a key raw material in the production of cement. It is used to adjust the chemical composition of the raw mix du

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(A) Slaked lime,which is $Ca(OH)_2$,is a key raw material in the production of cement. It is used to adjust the chemical composition of the raw mix during the manufacturing process of Portland cement. The typical composition of Portland cement includes a high percentage of lime $(CaO)$,which is derived from limestone or slaked lime.							ext{Component}				ext{Percentage}							Lime $(CaO)$			$50-60\%$							$SiO_2$			$20-25\%$							Alumina $(Al_2O_3)$			$5-10\%$							$MgO$			$2-3\%$							$Fe_2O_3$			$1-2\%$							$SO_3$			$1-2\%$

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