C1.2 Limestone and building materials

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  • Created on: 06-05-17 11:16
What is limestone mainly composed of?
Calcium carbonate
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How can calcium carbonate be decomposed?
Thermal decomposition to make calcium oxide and carbon dioxide.
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What is the name of the furnace used to heat calcium carbonate?
rotary lime kiln
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How is cement made?
Limestone is heated with clay.
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How is mortar made?
cement is mixed with sand.
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How is concrete made?
Made by mixing crushed rocks or stones, cement and sand with water.
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Benefits of limestone extraction.
Provides jobs, lead to improved roads, filled in to make lakes or for planting trees, can be used as landfills sites when finished.
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Drawbacks of limestone extraction
destroys habitats, increased emissions, noisy & dusty, dangerous area for children, busier roads, ugly
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