Chemistry, asked by sanju2004111, 1 year ago

precautions to be taken while preparing plaster of paris from gypsum

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Answered by rishavnaath
19
Temperature should be controlled very carefully. while preparing plaster of paris from gypsum heat must be controlled.
Answered by gadakhsanket
16
Dear Sanju,

● Preparation of Plaster of Paris -
POP is prepared by heating gypsum at 373 K.
2 CaSO4.2H2O + ∆ --> 2 CaSO4.1/2H2O + 3 H2O

● Precautions taken while preparing POP -
1) Use personal protective gear (gloves, dust mask, goggles, shoes) while preparing POP.
2) Don't use hot water for mixing POP as it may explode.
3) Body parts shouldn't be casted with POP.
4) Use POP as soon as it's made, otherwise it turns into solid rapidly.

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