Tradical® Q - Quicklime
is a fine ground pure CL90 Quicklime from L’hoist U.K in Buxton, Derbyshire.
Quicklime is made by the calcination of specially selected pure Derbyshire Carboniferous Limestone.
NB. Supply and sale of components and products for various construction systems ordered from our website, over the phone or from our Yard does NOT constitute a specification.
Classified as a CL 90-Q – EN459-1 2015. Quicklime is used as the primary lime binder to be mixed with specially selected sand and aggregate to make hot-mixed Lime Mortar and Lime Plaster for historic conservation works. It can also be used to make Lime Putty and Limewash.
Availability:
1000kg bag
The features and benefits of Tradical Q - Quicklime are:
Standard:
EN 459-1 CL 90-Q (R5, P2)
High Calcium Quicklime - Calcium Oxide CaO Tradical® Q is a fine ground white calcium oxide powder which is made by pulverising and air classifying quicklime.
Chemical Properties:(Dry Basis)
Calcium Oxide CaO 95.91%
Silicon Dioxide SiO2 0.52%
Magnesium Oxide MgO 0.29%
Aluminium oxide Al2O3 0.06%
Iron Oxide Fe2O3 0.05%
Carbon Dioxide CO2 1.04%
Physical Properties:
Gradings % passing
2mm - 95%
200um - 70%
90um - 50%
Reactivity Class:
R5 T60 < 10 mins
Bulk Density: 1280kg/m3
Tradical® Q quicklime conforms to BSEN 459-1: 2010 Building Lime as CL 90-Q (R5, P2) and is CE marked.
NB. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the colour and texture of products on this website but due to the limitations of technology, we strongly recommend that sample products are purchased for testing in situ prior to the full order being placed.
NB. It is strongly recommended to use a competent builder/plasterer who is experienced in using specialist lime products with the requisite skills, technique and specialist qualifications and experience to carry out the job.
NB. Quicklime products are made from naturally occurring raw materials and on occasion may differ slightly from batch to batch in colour and texture. Every effort is made to produce a consistent product as part of the manufacturers own factory controlled procedures and quality control in line with EN Standards. It is strongly recommended to test a small amount of material, in situ, to assess suitability and performance and purchase adequate amounts of product from the same batch to fulfil any job. Chalk Down Lime Ltd can NOT guarantee the colour and texture of any quicklime products.
