Application
Limestone – Uses & Applications
Limestone is one of the most versatile industrial minerals, valued for its high calcium carbonate content and wide range of applications across multiple sectors.
Construction & Building Materials
1. Crushed for road base and railway ballast
2. Used in cement and concrete manufacturing
3. Decorative stone for flooring and cladding
Steel & Metallurgy
1. Acts as a flux to remove impurities during steelmaking
2. Used in the production of iron and non-ferrous metals
Water Treatment
1. Neutralizes acidity in drinking water
2. Removes impurities in wastewater treatment plants
Agriculture
1. Ground as agricultural lime to improve soil pH
2. Enhances crop yield and soil health
Chemical Industry
1. Source material for quicklime (CaO) and hydrated lime (Ca(OH)₂) 2. Used in manufacturing glass, paper, and plastics
Paints & Coatings
1. Filler material for paints, coatings, and sealants