Lime is an air binder, obtained by burning limestone or dolomite limestones at a temperature of 950 do 1300°C. It is quicklime. After grinding, it is used in the production of cellular concrete and silicate bricks. Extinguishing (lasing) quicklime consists in mixing it manually or mechanically with water.Only after the slaking process, lime is useful for plastering works as the so-called. slaked lime (calcium hydroxide).
In addition to the typical use in construction (wall and ceiling elements, outdoor and indoor expeditions) lime is used in the production of mixed binders and paints. When added to cement mortars, it improves their workability.