Lime is often used as a soil stabilizer to improve soil properties for construction purposes. The addition of lime to soil can significantly enhance its engineering properties, making it more suitable for supporting structures such as roads, buildings and other infrastructure.
Market Needs
Lime is often used as a soil stabilizer to improve soil properties for construction purposes. The addition of lime to soil can significantly enhance its engineering properties, making it more suitable for supporting structures such as roads, buildings and other infrastructure.
Solution
For soil stabilization, two main types of lime are used: quicklime (calcium oxide) and hydrated lime (calcium hydroxide). Quicklime, produced by heating limestone, reacts exothermically with water, drying and stabilizing wet soils. Hydrated lime, made by adding water to quicklime, is safer to handle and provides similar stabilization benefits without heat generation. Both types enhance soil strength, reduce plasticity, and improve workability for construction projects.
