Lime Mud

What is it?

Lime mud is a byproduct of the papermaking industry with a calcium carbonate equivalency similar to dolomitic limestone. 

- General Info

Beneficial Uses

  • Agricultural liming material
  • Waste stabilization and sanitation
  • Construction material

- Beneficial Uses
- Case Studies

Properties

  • Larger and more spherical particles than hydrated lime
  • Compressible
  • Variable moisture content
  • Rapid pH increase

- Engineering Properties
- Environmental Properties

Producers

  • Paper mill facilities

- Current Disposal
- Material Source
- Economic Template

 

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The University of Maine

ŠThis is an official publication of The University of Maine.  "Beneficial Use of Solid Waste in Maine."

March 12, 2006.  http://useit.umaine.edu/