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Technical articles by sector

In-depth content on lime, limestone and their applications — written with technical rigor and honesty about the trade-offs of each solution.

$Why the magnesium in dolomite protects your steel shop's refractory$ Steelmaking

Why the magnesium in dolomite protects your steel shop's refractory

In the steel shop, lime is not just a flux: the dolomitic fraction saturates the slag with MgO and reduces refractory-lining wear. Understand the mechanism and why magnesium content weighs more on total cost than the silica figure on the assay.

Jan 1, 2026 6 min

Sugar & Ethanol

Dolomitic lime in juice clarification: the role of magnesium that calcitic lime lacks

In liming, the choice between calcitic and dolomitic lime goes beyond pH. Magnesium influences settling, evaporator scaling and fermentation performance. Understand where dolomitic lime adds value in the mill's process.

Jan 1, 2026 6 min

Agribusiness

Dolomitic limestone: correct acidity and replenish magnesium in a single operation

Not all agricultural limestone is the same. The dolomitic type corrects pH and also supplies magnesium — a nutrient lacking in much of Brazil's soils. Understand PRNT, the Ca/Mg ratio and why fineness defines the speed of correction.

Jan 1, 2026 5 min

Construction

From hydrated lime to aggregate: dolomitic rock in construction

Mortars, blocks, floors and bases: dolomitic rock enters construction as lime (calcined and hydrated) and as aggregate (crushed). Understand where each form performs best and why quality consistency prevents pathologies on site.

Jan 1, 2026 5 min

Industry

Micronized dolomite: the mineral filler that does more than "bulk out" the product

In paints, PVC and plastics, the mineral filler defines cost, hardness, strength and processability. Understand what particle size (D50), oil absorption and surface treatment mean — and where dolomite wins and where calcite wins.

Jan 1, 2026 6 min

Wastewater Treatment

Lime in wastewater treatment: neutralization, metal precipitation and pH control

Lime is one of the most-used reagents in water and industrial wastewater treatment — it neutralizes acidity, precipitates heavy metals and adjusts pH. Understand the role of each form (quicklime, hydrated) and why reactivity defines consumption.

Jan 1, 2026 5 min

Gas Treatment

Lime in gas treatment: desulfurization and capture of acid pollutants

In cleaning combustion and industrial process gases, lime captures SO₂, HCl and other acid gases. Understand how desulfurization (FGD) works and why the reactivity and specific surface area of the lime define capture efficiency.

Jan 1, 2026 5 min

Paving

Lime in paving: soil stabilization that turns poor ground into a firm base

Lime is one of the most effective tools for stabilizing clay soils and improving pavement bases. Understand the difference between modification and stabilization, why lime reacts with clay, and where dolomitic aggregates fit into the structure.

Jan 1, 2026 6 min

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