If your process needs reliable calcium and neutralization power, quicklime is usually the answer. Calcium oxide, commonly known as quicklime, is produced by burning (calcining) limestone in a kiln at around 2,000 degrees. The result is a caustic, alkaline chemical used across water treatment, emissions control, drilling, agriculture, and industrial manufacturing.
Pete Lien & Sons produces quicklime from naturally occurring high-calcium limestone across 4 lime plants. We offer options ranging from the highest quality available on the market to a low cost alternative, so you can match the product to the job.
Water and wastewater treatment. Quicklime raises pH, softens water, and helps precipitate impurities in municipal and industrial treatment systems.
Sulfur emissions control. Power generation and industrial plants use quicklime to scrub sulfur compounds from flue gases.
Soil amendment and stabilization. Quicklime dries and stabilizes soils for construction and corrects acidic soils in agricultural applications.
Well drilling. Drilling operations use quicklime for pH control and mud conditioning.
pH neutralization. Wherever an acidic stream or byproduct needs neutralizing, quicklime delivers high available calcium oxide per ton.
Food grade applications. Select quicklime products support food related processes. See our Food Grade Lime (NutriLien HQ) page for food grade options.
We can accommodate any market need with three sizing options:
| Size | Description |
|---|---|
| Pebble | 3/4 inch pebble quicklime |
| Chips | 3/8 x 1/8 inch chips |
| Fines | 3/8 inch fines and 1/8 inch fines (pulverized) |
Quicklime can be purchased via bulk trailers, railcar, or bagged in 1 ton flexible intermediate bulk containers (supersacks). We ship across North America.
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Rapid City, SD | Bulk quicklime, 1 ton bagged quicklime |
| Frannie, WY | Bulk quicklime |
| Laramie, WY | Bulk quicklime, 1 ton bagged quicklime |
Quicklime is calcium oxide (CaO), produced by heating limestone in a kiln until carbon dioxide is driven off. It is a highly reactive alkaline chemical prized for its neutralization capacity and calcium content.
Quicklime is calcium oxide. Hydrated lime is calcium hydroxide, made by adding water to quicklime in a controlled environment. Quicklime is more concentrated and reacts exothermically with water; hydrated lime is a fine, dry powder that is easier to handle and disperse. If you need hydrated lime, see our Hydrated Lime page.
Pete Lien & Sons offers 3/4 inch pebble, 3/8 x 1/8 inch chips, and 3/8 inch and 1/8 inch fines.
Yes. Bulk quicklime is available by trailer or railcar from Rapid City, SD, Frannie, WY, and Laramie, WY, and in 1 ton bagged containers from Rapid City and Laramie.
Ready to order quicklime? Call 605-342-7224 or click below. Our technical team can help you select the right quality tier and sizing for your process.
