First up, let’s talk about your car. Did you know that limestone-based products are used in many aspects of vehicle making, from automotive glass to paint to plastic and steel production. One of the most common uses of limestone in vehicle making is in the production of automotive glass. Limestone is used to create the glass substrate that forms the basis of the windshield, windows, and mirrors of a vehicle.
In addition to glass production, limestone-based products are also used in the manufacturing of car tires. Limestone powder is mixed with rubber to improve the traction and wear resistance of tires, making them safer and more durable on the road. And did you know that lime is also used in soil stabilisation and asphalt production.
Limestone is also used in the production of paint for vehicles. The mineral is ground into a fine powder and added to paint formulations to increase their opacity and provide a more uniform finish.
Last but not least, limestone-based products are used in the production of automotive steel. Limestone is added to the blast furnace during the steelmaking process to remove impurities and improve the quality of the final product.
If you commute by public transport, lime is even then with you all the way to work. It is needed in building underground stations, buses and trains. Do you have a habit of being on your mobile or reading the paper on the way? yes, there is limestone-based products in both.
When walking along the sidewalk, you may be walking on limestone. And of course, there is lime in the road markings as well.
The chance is that the building you work in, there is limestone in it, too. After all, limestone is the most widely used building material in the world.
