Question

The paste of a white material in water is used to maintain a fractured bone fixed in place. The white material used is called (

Answer 1

The Paste of a White Material in Water is used to maintain a fractured bone in place. The White Material used is called Plaster of Paris

About Plaster of Paris :

Chemical Name : Calcium Sulphate Semi-hydrate

Chemical Formula : $CaSO_4\;.\;\frac{1}{2}H_2O$

Plaster of Paris is a White Powder, which Hardens quickly when mixed with Water and allowed to dry. Actually Plaster of Paris is Obtained by heating Gypsum (CaSO₄ . 2H₂O)