Abstract
"Lime, calcic oxide, or quick-lime contains 40 parts of the metal calcium and 16 of oxygen by weight and has a specific gravity, depending on its porosity from 2.3 to 3.8. It is a white alkaline earthy substance, quite infusible and is the only oxide of calcium. It is obtained pure by heating pure calcic carbonate to full redness; which expells the carbonic anhydride"--page 1.
Department(s)
Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering
Degree Name
Professional Degree in Civil Engineering
Publisher
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
Publication Date
1884
Pagination
24 pages
Rights
© 1884 Curtis Alexander, All rights reserved.
Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
File Type
text
Language
English
Subject Headings
CementLimeMortar
Thesis Number
T 158
Print OCLC #
5926719
Electronic OCLC #
263683248
Recommended Citation
Alexander, Curtis, "Limes, mortars, and cements" (1884). Professional Degree Theses. 15.
https://scholarsmine.mst.edu/professional_theses/15
Comments
Holograph [Handwritten in entirety by author].
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