How does a Lime Kiln Work Professional Manufacturer of Mineral ...
How does a Lime Kiln Work. A lime kiln is used for calcination of limestone (calcium carbonate) to produce quicklime also called burnt lime. And the chemical formula is CaCO₃+ heat = CaO +CO₂. Usually, the heat is around 900℃, but a temperature around 1000℃ makes the calcination process more quickly. Of course, the temperature can not ...