Question

Lime obtained from calcination of Pure Limestone is called:

(a) Quick Lime

(b) Pure Lime

(c) Lean Lime

(d) Rich Lime

The question was posed to me during an interview for a job.

My question is taken from Source and Classification of Lime topic in chapter Materials for Construction of Basic Civil Engineering

Answer 1

Right option is (a) Quick Lime

To explain I would say: Quick lime is pure limestone product.  It consists of oxides of calcium and is not crystalline.  Pure Lime and Rich Lime are different names of Fat Lime.  Lean Lime is also another name of Poor Lime.