The application of bulk calcium oxide, commonly known as lime, in agricultural soil improvement is extensive and holds significant benefits for soil health and crop production. Here is a detailed description of its specific uses in soil amelioration:

1. Adjusting Soil pH:
Soils with a high acidity level can hinder crop growth and nutrient availability. Bulk calcium oxide, being alkaline in nature, effectively neutralizes the acidic components in the soil, thereby raising its pH level. This creates a more favorable environment for crop roots and microbes, enabling improved nutrient absorption and overall plant health.

2. Improving Soil Structure and Texture:
The application of calcium oxide to acidic soils improves their physical properties. It breaks down clay particles, enhancing soil porosity and permeability. This results in better aeration and water retention capabilities, crucial for root growth and nutrient distribution within the soil.

3. Boosting Nutrient Availability:
By neutralizing soil acidity, calcium oxide releases nutrients like phosphorus, iron, and manganese that are otherwise bound and unavailable to plants in acidic soils. These nutrients are essential for plant growth and development, and their increased availability leads to healthier and more productive crops.

4. Suppressing Soil Diseases and Pests:
Calcium oxide has a disinfectant effect on soil, killing harmful bacteria, fungi, and nematodes that can cause diseases in crops. This reduction in pathogenic organisms helps to maintain a healthier soil ecosystem, reducing the need for chemical pesticides and promoting sustainable agriculture.

5. Enhancing Organic Matter Decomposition:
The alkaline environment created by calcium oxide stimulates the activity of soil microorganisms, which are essential for the decomposition of organic matter. This process releases nutrients that are then available to plants, further enriching the soil and promoting fertility.

6. Long-Term Soil Fertility Maintenance:
The application of calcium oxide not only improves soil conditions in the short term but also contributes to long-term soil fertility. It helps to build up the soil's cation exchange capacity, enabling it to hold onto essential nutrients better and resist acidification over time.

In summary, bulk calcium oxide plays a crucial role in agricultural soil improvement. Its ability to adjust soil pH, improve soil structure, boost nutrient availability, suppress diseases, enhance organic matter decomposition, and maintain long-term soil fertility makes it a valuable tool for sustainable and productive agriculture.

Product: Calcium Oxide

Company: Changshu Hongyu Calcium Co., Ltd.

Package:

Small bag: 25kg/bag, 40 bags/jumbo package, 20 metric tons/20FT container

Jumbo package: 1000kg/jumbo package/pallet, 20 metric tons/20FT container

Transport Precautions:

The packaging is secure for shipping, and loading is done with caution. Avoid transporting calcium hydroxide on rainy days.

Storage Precautions:

Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse with humidity not exceeding 85%. The packaging is sealed to prevent moisture absorption. Avoid contacting with water, kept in dry, cool, draught-free atmosphere.

Welcome to Changshu Hongyu Calcium Co., Ltd.

Product: Calcium Oxide

Our Calcium Oxide offers a wide range of uses:

• Can be used as a filler in epoxy adhesives
• Used in gas analysis, semiconductor production, tanning, wastewater purification, and more
• Manufacture of various compounds like calcium carbide and soda ash
• Vegetable oil decolorizer, drug carrier, and soil improver
• Building material, metallurgical flux, and cement quick-setting agent
• Refractory material, desiccant, and drug carrier
• Preparation of agricultural adhesives and acid wastewater treatment

Storage and Transportation:

• Ensure complete packaging and safe loading during transportation
• Store in a cool, ventilated warehouse with humidity below 85%
• Seal packaging to prevent moisture absorption
• Avoid storage with flammable materials and acids
• Equip storage areas with spill containment materials

Contact us at Changshu Hongyu Calcium Co., Ltd. for high-quality Calcium Oxide for your industrial needs.