Basic slag

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bravemurphy

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Basic slag
« on: May 06, 2014, 18:05 »
Does anyone use this?

If so what do you think of it?

it seems very cheap for what it is, they have it in our lotty shop for £3.50 for a fair sized bag.

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Re: Basic slag
« Reply #1 on: May 06, 2014, 18:31 »
I haven't seen nor heard of basic slag since the seventies! Has it made a comeback these days?
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Re: Basic slag
« Reply #2 on: May 06, 2014, 18:49 »
Just in case there is any confusion  :unsure: the 'basic' refers to the fact that it is high in calcium and therefore quite alkaline, and the 'slag' is a general term for the waste materials which are a by-product of smelting (usually steel.)

Its precise composition varies widely - for that reason it's not easy to say what it's best used for these days, but it's probably best regarded as a source of lime rather than anything else.
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Re: Basic slag
« Reply #3 on: May 06, 2014, 19:37 »
Is it worth £3.50 for a big bag tho?

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Re: Basic slag
« Reply #4 on: May 06, 2014, 22:32 »
It is if it's a really, really big bag  ;)


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