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Uses of Limestone and Dolomite (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Everts Lamar

 
9780331320008: Uses of Limestone and Dolomite (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Understand how limestone and dolomite power key industries, with practical specs to guide use.

This Illinois State Geological Survey circular serves as concise, practical guidance on the physical and chemical standards required for various limestone and dolomite applications. It outlines typical specifications, notes when exact definitions vary, and explains how stone quality affects suitability for different uses. The book gathers information to help buyers and users decide which stone meets their needs.

  • Aggregate and road stone: guidance on particle sizes, wear resistance, soundness, and deleterious substances for construction and paving.
  • Acid neutralization: chemical and physical specs that influence reaction rates and system design in waste treatment.
  • Portland cement production: calcium carbonate content, magnesia limits, and other material requirements for cement rock blends.
  • Poultry grit: high-calcium limestone with controlled fluorine content and suitable sieve sizes for eggshell formation and digestion.
Ideal for professionals in mining, construction, manufacturing, and anyone coordinating limestone or dolomite use in industry.

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