Question

What are the uses of Plaster of paris? and its reaction​

Answer 1

Plaster paris can be used for construction. It is highly helpful in constructing statues and buildings, It can also be used as medicines and to repair broken bones.

Reaction:

Plaster of paris has generally low chemical composition, It decomposes at high temperature and it has a specific reaction with water and generate toxic oxides of sulphur and it produces gypsum (CaSO4 + 2H20 = Gypsum) when in reaction with water.

Answer 2

Uses of Platser of Paris:

1. It is used in making toys, decorative materials, cheap ornaments, cosmetics,etc.

2.It is used as a fire proofing material.

3.Used in chemical labs for sealing airgaps in apparatus.

4.Used for making ornamental designs on the ceilings of houses and other buildings.

5.Also, used in hospital for setting fractured bones.

Reaction in the image.