IS 1514 : 1990 Methods of sampling and test for quick lime and hydrated lime

1 Scope

1.1 This standard prescribes the methods of sampling and testfor quicklime and hydrated lime used for softening water and invarious chemical industries for the manufacture of calcium carbide,paper, glass, sugar, greases, bleaching powder and in the tanningof leather. It covers the methods of determining carbonate,volatile matter at 105�C, loss on ignition,available lime, acid insoluble matter, (as SiO₂)iron oxide, alumina, total calcium oxide, magnesium oxide,sulphates, dead burnt lime, moisture and free calcium oxide. Screenanalysis of the material is also prescribed.

1.2 This standard does not deal with materials but specifies themethods for determining whether they comply with the requirementsof individual standards.

1.3 Should any inconsistency exist between the requirements ofthis standard and those of the standard for an individual material,the latter shall prevail.

2 References

IS 265 : 1987Specification for hydrochloric acid

IS 296 : 1986Specification for sodium carbonate, anhydrous

IS 323 : 1959Specification for rectified spirit

IS 1070 : 1977Specification for water for general laboratory use