Hydrolith
Slaked lime
Epsom
Plaster of Paris
Temporary hardness is due to the presence of bicarbonates of Ca(II) and Mg(II). Temporary hardness is removed by adding lime water or milk of lime. This method is known as Clark's process. Removal of hardness is called softening of water. Ca(OH)₂ + Ca(HCO₃)₂ → 2CaCO₃↓ + 2H₂O