what is plaster of paris and uses of plaster of paris and explain
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Calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO4. 2H2O), known as plaster of Paris. Used in making casts and patterns for molds and statues. Used as the cement in ornamental casting and for making decorative materials. Used as a fireproofing material and for making chalks.
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Plaster of Paris is a white coloured powder. It is made up of gypsum. The white powder will form a paste when it is mixed with water and it will harden into solid structures when dried. Thus, Plaster of Paris is used to make casts and moulds.
Some of its Uses are as follows –
- Plaster of Paris is a building material that is used as a protective coating on walls and ceilings.
- It is also used as a moulding and casting agent for decorative elements.
- It is used to give aesthetic finishing touches to the buildings.
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