Question

What is plaster of paris ???​

Answer 1

Answer:

A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water,for spreading on walls,ceilings,or other structures,to form a smooth hard surface when dried.

Answer 2

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Plaster of Paris :-

Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate.

It's chemical formula is CaSO4•1/2 H2O

It is prepared by heating gypsum to a temperature of 100° C in a kiln. It loses 3/4th of its water of crystallisation and forms plaster of Paris.

Uses:-

• It is used as a fire proofing material.
• It is used in hospitals for setting fractured bones in the right position to ensure correct healing.

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