Approximately 1.8t of limestone is required per 1.0t of quicklime. Quicklime has a high affinity for water and is a more efficient desiccant than silica gel. The reaction of quicklime with water is associated with an increase in volume by a factor of at least 2.5.
Approximately 18t of limestone is required per 10t of quicklime Quicklime has a high affinity for water and is a more efficient desiccant than silica gel The reaction of quicklime with water is associated with an increase in volume by a factor of at least 25