Limestone kiln with inner heat proof bricks
Note the the smaller fireproof bricks of the limestone kilns, Ard Neakie, Loch Eriboll, Sutherland, Scotland. One of the four lime kilns were operated on the Reay estate. The dolomitic limestone was heated to high temperature (above 800 °C) to decompose the calcium magensium carbonate rock to form calcium oxide (lime) with the loss of carbon dioxide gas. Lime is used to neutralise acidic soils to allow healthy crop growth.
Lime is used to neutralise acidic soils to allow healthy crop growth.
Link to lime production:
Limestone kiln with inner heat proof bricks
Note the the smaller fireproof bricks of the limestone kilns, Ard Neakie, Loch Eriboll, Sutherland, Scotland. One of the four lime kilns were operated on the Reay estate. The dolomitic limestone was heated to high temperature (above 800 °C) to decompose the calcium magensium carbonate rock to form calcium oxide (lime) with the loss of carbon dioxide gas. Lime is used to neutralise acidic soils to allow healthy crop growth.
Lime is used to neutralise acidic soils to allow healthy crop growth.
Link to lime production: