Carbonatation
Reaction of calcium hydroxide with CO2 to form calcium carbonate / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: Carbonation
For the dissolution of CO2 in water, see Carbonated water, carbonated beverages, and Carbonated drink.
Carbonatation is a chemical reaction in which calcium hydroxide reacts with carbon dioxide and forms insoluble calcium carbonate:
The process of forming a carbonate is sometimes referred to as "carbonation", although this term usually refers to the process of dissolving carbon dioxide in water.