Formation of CaO from thermal decomposition of calcium carbonate in the presence of carboxylic acids

Effect of 5% tartaric, succinic and citric acids on the decomposition of CaCO3 have been studied by TG-DSC and X-ray diffraction techniques. The decomposition temperature of CaCO3 is not decreased and at the same time particle size distribution and morphology of CaO are changed as determined by laser granulometer and SEM studies.