Question

What is Plaster of Paris and what is its use ?​

Answer 1

Answer:

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

Answer 2

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☛ Plaster of paris is used in hospital for setting fractured bones in the right position to ensure correct healing.

☛ Plaster of paris is used in making toys, decorative materials,cheap ornaments, cosmetics,black board chalk etc.

☛ Plaster of paris is used as fire proofing material.

☛ Plaster of paris is used in chemistry laboratories for sealing air gaps in apparatus where air tight arrangement is required.

☛ Plaster of paris is used for making surface like the wall of a house smooth before painting them,and for making ornamental design on ceilings of houses and other buildings.