Chemical analysis for representative samples from Bani-Khaled quarries LS flux used in the sintering plant of Hadisolb compared with CM from Dakahleya Sugar Beet Company.

Table 2: Chemical analysis for representative samples from Bani-Khaled quarries LS flux used in the sintering plant of Hadisolb compared with CM from Dakahleya Sugar Beet Company.

Compound%	Limestone (LS)	Calcareous mud (CM)
Moisture	0.42	~ 2
CaO	54.71	36.19
Al₂O₃	0.06	0.24
Fe₂O₃	0.12	0.17
MgO	0.5	5.7
SiO₂	0.17	4.0
SO₃	0.17	0.56
P	0.008	0.01
Organic CO₂	--	~ 15
L.O.I.	43.78	50.09