Lime Stone

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Calcium carbonate is one of the most popular chemicals which is first encountered in school classrooms, where the use of chalk (a form of CaCO3) is found. It is found in the earth’s crust. It is also found in many forms such as marble, limestone, etc. Although they are available in various forms they are chemically similar and only differ physically. They are also referred to as calcite.

CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

The list of uses of calcium carbonate is given below.

• It plays an important role in construction, be it as a building material (marble) or as an ingredient in cement.
• It is used in medicinal industries which manufacture antacids, tablets which are made of base materials etc.
• It is used as calcium supplements.
• It is used in the manufacture of paints, paper, plastics, etc.