Question

Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture proof container. Explain why? ​

Answer 1

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Plaster of Paris should be stored in a moisture proof container because the presence of moisture can cause slow setting of plaster of Paris by bringing about its hydration. This will make the plaster of Paris useless after sometime

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Answer 2

Answer:

Plaster of Paris (POP) should be stored in a moisture-proof container because Plaster of Paris, a powdery mass, absorbs water (moisture) to form a hard solid known as gypsum.Plaster of paris is calcium sulphate and addition of water of crystallization to it leads to formation of gypsum which becomes hard material. It should be stored in water proof container.

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