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How does lime melt in the furnace when temperatures reach about 3000 F and lime melts at 4,658 F ?

April 26, 2017furnace lime melt melts REACH temperatures

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How does lime melt in the furnace when temperatures reach about 3000 F and lime melts at 4,658 F ?

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Key requirements involved are the generation of iron oxide (FeO) as the primary fluxing agent, MgO content which along with temperature and slag basicity influences a reduction in the melting temperature of the lime.