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What is used for removing moisture from ammonia gas and why?
soda lime
Why is lime used to reduce the acidic content of soil?
Lime is a base, which is the opposite of an acid. Adding a base to something which is acidic will reduce the acidity (PH). This needs to be done with care, lime is a powerful and dangerous chemical. Improper handling can result in chemical burns, eye damage or poisoning. Too much lime in soil is a worse problem than too much acidity, it is important to follow appropriate manufacturer's guidelines concerning the amount of lime used. Garden stores sell acidity testing products which will assist you in adjusting the PH balance of soil.
What do farmers use limestone for?
Lime (slaked lime or quick lime) is a strong alkali, and it neutralises the pH of the soil if it is acidic. It also contains valuable metallic elements needed for growing such as calcium, magnesium, iron, aluminum etc.
What does a lime look like under a red light?
It looks very black
What is better to use when removing outdoor odors lime calcium carbonate or hydrated lime calcium hydroxide?
Hydrated lime. It has been used for hundreds of years to deoderize everything from human wastes to animal wastes to decaying bodies. Calcium carbonate is simply ground up limestone, and although it is great for raising the pH of your yard or garden it doesn't do much to eliminate smells. Hydrated lime also has the advantage of being a dessicant (it absorbs moisture). M. Miller, Lime Specialist, U.S. Geological Survey
Will powered lime under a house cause damage to the plastic vapor barrier?
No lime is not caustic-lye is.
If your kitchen drain leaked under your house what can you use to kill the smell?
Lime
What is used for removing moisture from ammonia gas and why?
soda lime
Does lime application to lawn help to rid of ticks?
Lime pellets will help with fleas and ticks in a lawn. The lime must be marked for "agricultural" or "hydrated" use, otherwise not enough moisture will be absorbed from the soil.
The substance added to soils to reduce acidity that starts with l?
Lime Quicklime
When is best time to spread lime in Oklahoma under large trees?
should I spread lime and fertilizer at same time under large trees
What plants like lime added in the soil?
Lime in soil helps reduce the acidity of the soil. The PH of the soil should be checked before adding lime to it. Some plants that like lime added to the soil are sunflower, carnations, poppy, and sumac to name a few.
Can you alter the acidity of soils?
yes. lots of compost will acidify it and lime stone with reduce acidity
How does lime juice reduce blood pressure?
they take sperm samples and my mom says hi
What are the ingredients for the mortar for house building?
Lime,Clay and gypsum
Can you put lime in a dog pen?
Lime can burn if not fully dissolved into the soil. Another alternative is dolomite which can be added to soils and soilless potting mixes to reduce their acidity ("sweeten" them).
'why spread lime on newly ploughed fields'?
To reduce the acidity of the soil and to protect against acid rain
