RFB-06-59 - Quicklime

Summary of Specifications:
Quality Specifications 

 In compliance with AWWA B 202 (latest edition), AWWA Standard for Quicklime. 

 To be manufactured by the rotary kiln process. 

 The Quicklime shall be "RICE SIZE", 1/8” to 7/16”; such that none of the crushed quicklime is retained on a ½” screen and not more than 5 percent shall pass a No. 100 US standard sieve at time of shipment from supplier’s plant. 

 The Quicklime shall have not less than 80 percent available calcium oxide (CaO), and shall be substantially free from carbonate solids and siliceous residue. 

 During the contract period, the supplier must furnish results of analysis of the calcium oxide (CaO) content from at least one shipment of quicklime delivered to the County per month, the sampling and analyses to be conducted using techniques specified in AWWA B202 Section 5.1, 5.2 and 5.3.