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Inorganic Carbon: Limestone and Uses

The document discusses inorganic carbon chemistry, focusing on limestone, its formation, and various uses including construction and agriculture. It also explains the formation and applications of carbonates, as well as the role of carbon dioxide in biological and industrial processes. Key functions of CO₂ include photosynthesis, respiration, climate regulation, and its use in industrial applications.

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Topics covered

  • Mineral Uses,
  • Greenhouse Gas,
  • Natural Stone,
  • Carbon Dioxide,
  • Carbonates,
  • Limestone,
  • Ceramics,
  • Environmental Impact,
  • Carbon Management,
  • Honed Stone
21 views11 pages

Inorganic Carbon: Limestone and Uses

The document discusses inorganic carbon chemistry, focusing on limestone, its formation, and various uses including construction and agriculture. It also explains the formation and applications of carbonates, as well as the role of carbon dioxide in biological and industrial processes. Key functions of CO₂ include photosynthesis, respiration, climate regulation, and its use in industrial applications.

Uploaded by

Maria
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
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Topics covered

  • Mineral Uses,
  • Greenhouse Gas,
  • Natural Stone,
  • Carbon Dioxide,
  • Carbonates,
  • Limestone,
  • Ceramics,
  • Environmental Impact,
  • Carbon Management,
  • Honed Stone

inorganic carbon

chemistry
by: Fiorella Machaca y Stella Montesinos
Lime
Stone
Limestone is a sedimentary rock that is
composed mainly of calcium carbonate.
It may also contain small amounts of
minerals such as clay, hematite,
siderite, quartz, etc., which modify the
color and degree of coherence of the
rock.
Formation
They are formed by the accumulation of
sediments, which are particles of various
sizes that are transported by water, ice or
wind, and are subjected to physical and
chemical processes, which give rise to
consolidated materials.

uses
It has different uses depending on what is
done with it.
Polished
Honed
Sandblasted
different uses

Polished Honed Sandblasted


creates a smooth, shiny surface, with almost no
When crushed to sand size, limestone is used for Sandblasting of natural stone is a finish that can be
porosity, which brings out the structure, colour and
soil reclamation in agriculture. It can be crushed applied to all stones. After the sandblasting
texture of the stone to the maximum. It can be
to powder size and used to refine some metals, process the treated surface presents (in a
used in paving, due to its higher degree of
and is combined with smelting waste and microscopic view) a series of holes with regular and
slipperiness. Interior and exterior vertical cladding.
disposed of as slag. perfectly uniform depths.
02-
Carbonates
Formation
he formation of carbonates
occurs when carbon dioxide
reacts with metal oxides or
hydroxides, either directly or
through dissolution in water
to form carbonic acid. This
process produces compounds
like calcium carbonate
(CaCO₃), commonly found in
limestone and seashells.
uses
Carbonates are widely used in various
fields, including:
Construction: Limestone (calcium
carbonate) is used to make cement and
concrete.
Industry: Carbonates are used in glass
production, ceramics, and as a filler in
paints and plastics.
Health: Sodium carbonate and
bicarbonate are used in antacids and
toothpaste.
Agriculture: Calcium carbonate
improves soil quality by reducing
acidity.
carbon
dioxyde
carbon
Carbon in carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a
chemical element (C) that combines with
two oxygen atoms to form a molecule. In
CO₂:
Carbon is bonded to oxygen atoms
through double covalent bonds.
It is the central atom in the molecule,
making it linear in shape.
It plays a key role in biological,
geological, and atmospheric processes,
acting as a building block for life and a
greenhouse gas affecting Earth's
climate.
functions
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) has several essential
functions, including:
1. Photosynthesis: Plants use CO₂ to
produce glucose and oxygen,
supporting the food chain.
2. Respiration: Released by living
organisms during cellular respiration
as a byproduct.
3. Climate Regulation: Acts as a
greenhouse gas, helping regulate
Earth's temperature.
4. Industrial Use: Utilized in carbonated
beverages, fire extinguishers, and as a
refrigeran
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