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Uses of Alkali | Sciencing
Apr 25, 2017· Alkalis such as lime are key in the chemical production of calcium carbide, citric acid, petrochemicals and magnesia. In the paper industry, calcium carbonate is a causticizing agent for bleaching. The steel industry depends on lime to act as a flux to remove impurities such as gaseous carbon monoxide, silicon, manganese and phosphorus.