Question

properties of plaster of paris

Answer 1

The characteristics of Plaster of Paris (POP) are following:

Plaster of Paris is easy to spread and level.

It is fire resistant highly.

It forms a thick surface to resist normal knocks after drying.

It expands very slightly on the setting.

It does not cause cracking of surfaces. It gives a decorative interior finish.

Answer 2

its chemical formula is CaSo4.2H2o
in past it use like a plaster makes houses
Now it is use to make a surgery, make statues.