Question

hii guys why is caso4 × 1/2 H2O called plaster of Paris ? please read the question carefully it is asked why is it said plaster of paris​

Answer 1

Answer:

it was firstly prepared in Paris city and it is used as plaster for setting frame of broken bones . that is why it is called plaster of Paris.

Answer 2

Answer:

CaSO4.½ H20 Is called plaster of Paris because it is used to set the frame for broken bones and since it was discovered for the first time in Paris ,

hence it is called plaster of Paris.