Limestone is even needed in the making of your mobile phone, your TV and your laptop. For example, the glass screen on these items may be made from a type of glass known as “soda-lime” glass, which is produced by melting a mixture of silica and limestone.
Similarly, limestone-based materials may be used in the production of various electronic components, for example in printed circuit boards, which are a critical component of most electronic devices. Calcium carbonate, which is derived from limestone, is used as a filler in plastic casings and other electronic components to improve their mechanical properties and reduce their cost.
Did you know that limestone is also used in the manufacture of vacuum cleaners? The plastic housings that case the motor and other internal components are often made with a type of plastic that contains limestone. This makes the vacuum cleaner more durable and less likely to crack or break if it gets dropped or knocked over.
Most of the things connected to your dinner are also connected to lime in one way or another. The water you use in cooking has been processed with limestone-based products; many of the produce on your dinner plate need limestone to grow. The porcelain plates, the glassware, the cutlery, the steel pots and pans – lime has played a role in the manufacturing of all of them.
Perhaps some gardening after dinner or is it time to walk the dog? You probably know that the lawn and many of the plants and flowers growing in your garden need lime to grow and flourish. Lime also plays a really important role in helping us breathe clean air as it is used in a process that removes harmful sulfur dioxide from power plant emissions.
So, there you have it – from breakfast to personal care to entertainment and cleaning, this mineral plays a surprisingly important role in your daily routine.
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