Milk of lime solutions for mining

Milk of lime solutions are available for appropriate sectors of the mining industry where maintaining pH is required for flotation, process water and wastewater. 

Milk of lime

Graymont has experience in maintaining and delivering milk of lime reagents or solutions. Quicklime and hydrated lime, as well as ground limestone, are commonly used in concentration plants as milk of lime products. In many cases, these products are safer and cost effective in comparison to other alkaline agents and technologies.

Did you know?

There are three distinct types of limestone, defined by their magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) concentrations. These types are Dolomitic (35 to 46% MgCO3), Magnesian (5 to 35% MgCO3) and High calcium (less than 5% MgCO3).