Calx (Noun)
Meaning
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The industrial process for producing calcium hydroxide from calx involves slaking the oxide with water.
- Calx in its pure form is the second most abundant element by mass in the Earth's crust.
- Calcium oxide, also known as calx, is a crucial compound in the manufacture of cement and mortar.
- High purity calx is essential for producing high-quality calcium hydroxide for industrial applications.
- Quicklime, another name for calx, was historically obtained from limestone by the ancient Romans through a process of heating the stone in a kiln.