What is Calcium Sulphate and its uses
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Uses of Calcium Sulphate are -
Its major use is in the manufacture of Plaster of Paris. Due to its ability to be moulded in the paste form on applying water to the powdered form of Calcium Sulphate. Calcium Sulphate is used in tofu as a coagulant.
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It is a calcium compound with formula CaSO4 and its related hydrates.
Its forms are white solids, barely soluble in water.
It’s two common hydrates are Plaster of Paris and Gypsum.
Plaster of Paris is a Hemi-hydrate of calcium sulphate which is obtained by heating gypsum to 393 K.
Calcium Carbonate
If it is heated above 393 K, it forms anhydrite, also known as ‘dead burnt plaster’, which will again form gypsum on mixing with water.
It is used in building industries, for the construction of false ceilings, like plasters, etc.
In art, it is used for making statues and burial sites.
In medicine, it is used indentures.
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