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A kiln for applying heat to [[limestone]] or other calcium carbonate sources such as seashells to chemically convert the [[calcium carbonate]] in those sources to [[calcium oxide]]. Like a [[charcoal kiln]] a lime kiln can be a pure kiln or a damped pyre. | A kiln for applying heat to [[limestone]] or other calcium carbonate sources such as seashells to chemically convert the [[calcium carbonate]] in those sources to [[calcium oxide]]. Like a [[charcoal kiln]] a lime kiln can be a pure kiln or a damped pyre. | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:39, 5 December 2024
A kiln for applying heat to limestone or other calcium carbonate sources such as seashells to chemically convert the calcium carbonate in those sources to calcium oxide. Like a charcoal kiln a lime kiln can be a pure kiln or a damped pyre.