2006-10-16 00:32:22 · 5 answers · asked by Kadri P 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
A white, caustic, lumpy powder used in analytical and manufacturing procedures, in glassmaking, in waste treatment, in insecticides, and as an industrial alkali.
2006-10-16 00:37:29 · answer #1 · answered by raj 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In horticulture, lime sulfur (British spelling lime sulphur) is a mixture of calcium polysulfides formed by reacting calcium hydroxide with sulfur. It can be prepared by boiling calcium hydroxide and sulfur together with a small amount of surfactant. It is normally used as an aqueous solution, which is reddish-yellow in colour and has a distinctive offensive odour.
Lime sulfur is sold as a spray for deciduous trees to control fungi, bacteria and insects living or dormant on the surface of the bark. Lime sulfur burns leaves so it is not as useful for evergreen plants.
Bonsai enthusiasts use undiluted lime sulfur to bleach and sterilise portions of trees to give an aged look known as Jin.
Diluted solutions of lime sulfur (between 1:16 and 1:32) are also used as a dip for pets to help control ringworm. (Note that undiluted lime sulfur is corrosive to the skin and will cause serious injury.)
2006-10-16 00:48:42 · answer #2 · answered by vijaya l 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime Sulpher Chemical used to whiten the stripped branch or trunk in order to mature a jin or shari.
its used in the process of Bonsai.
2006-10-16 00:35:42 · answer #3 · answered by diab0lic_blasph3my 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lime sulfur is an old insecticide/fungicide for horticultural use.
2006-10-16 00:34:44 · answer #4 · answered by richard_beckham2001 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A British fart.
2006-10-16 00:36:33 · answer #5 · answered by robert m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋