Lime water is an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide

Lime water is an aqueous solution of calcium hydroxide, its main component is calcium hydroxide and carbon dioxide reaction to generate calcium carbonate and water. Calcium hydroxide is slightly soluble in water, the right amount of calcium hydroxide dissolved in water to get a clarified aqueous solution, commonly known as clarified lime water.

(Lime water effect):

1, lime water has a strong sterilization, deworming effect, can kill the attachment in the tree pole in some overwintering fungi, bacteria and pests.

2, agriculture, lime water is often mixed with other things as a pharmaceutical application. The famous medicine "Bordeaux liquid", is made of lime water and copper sulfate mixed and made.

3, lime water is the world's first application of glue.

4, limewater is widely used in the laboratory, can detect carbon dioxide gas and gas so2 will be odorless gas into the clear limewater. If the solution becomes turbid. Lime water floats can irritate mucous membranes, causing sneezing and dry cough. The same as alkali can emulsify body fat, absorb nutrients from the skin, melt proteins, stimulate to and leach tissues.