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Q: Lime mortar is generally made with:
  • A. quick lime
  • B. fat lime
  • C. hydraulic lime
  • D. white lime
Correct Answer: Option C - Lime mortar is made with hydraulic lime. Hydraulic lime– It is a product obtained by moderate burning of raw lime stone which contains small proportions of clay 5–30% and iron oxide in chemical. Combination with the calcium content [CaO + MgO] 70–80% with MgO less than 5%.
C. Lime mortar is made with hydraulic lime. Hydraulic lime– It is a product obtained by moderate burning of raw lime stone which contains small proportions of clay 5–30% and iron oxide in chemical. Combination with the calcium content [CaO + MgO] 70–80% with MgO less than 5%.

Explanations:

Lime mortar is made with hydraulic lime. Hydraulic lime– It is a product obtained by moderate burning of raw lime stone which contains small proportions of clay 5–30% and iron oxide in chemical. Combination with the calcium content [CaO + MgO] 70–80% with MgO less than 5%.