Limestone

Calcitic limestone is a rock of sedimentary origin, and is a calcium carbonate (CaCO3) with a low magnesium carbonate content, which is why it is classified as “calcitic limestone”. It also has a high degree of purity, low levels of insolubles in HCl, and low levels of contaminants.

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Limestone is widely used in agriculture (agricultural corrective to correct soil acidity, fertilizer manufacturing), steelmaking (as a fluxing agent in the sintering of iron ore), construction (production of mortars, lime, cement, blankets and waterproofing materials), animal nutrition (source of calcium for supplementation in animal feed for poultry, cattle and pigs), adhesives and sealants, rubber, ceramics, paper, plastics, water and sewage treatment, paints and coatings, etc., and is supplied in white or gray.