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I saw on TV this morning how Thomas Drummond in 1829 created an intense light for use in a lighthouse in 1829, before electric lights. He heated calcium oxide with alcohol and oxygen to a very high temperature creating what is called limelight, later used in theatrical productions in the 19th century.
What is the chemistry behind this intense light creation by heating CaO?
The TV said the Calcium Oxide was burnt, but I don't see how that is possible.
What is the chemistry behind this intense light creation by heating CaO?
The TV said the Calcium Oxide was burnt, but I don't see how that is possible.