How Soda Lime Products Work?
Soda lime products function primarily through a chemical reaction that involves the absorption of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and moisture. Here's a detailed look at how they work: Chemical Composition : Soda lime is composed mainly of calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂), sodium hydroxide (NaOH), and sometimes potassium hydroxide (KOH). These components work together to react with CO₂ and water. CO₂ Absorption Reaction : When CO₂ comes into contact with soda lime, it reacts with the hydroxides to form calcium carbonate (CaCO₃), water (H₂O), and sometimes sodium carbonate (Na₂CO₃). The primary reaction can be summarized as follows: CO 2 + Ca(OH) 2 → CaCO 3 + H 2 O \text{CO}_2 + \text{Ca(OH)}_2 \rightarrow \text{CaCO}_3 + \text{H}_2\text{O} CO 2 + Ca(OH) 2 → CaCO 3 + H 2 O Moisture Interaction : Soda lime also absorbs moisture from the air or exhaled gases, which facilitates the chemical reactions and helps to maintain the efficiency of CO₂ absorption. Granular Form : Soda lime is typicall