Question

what is plaster of paris how is it obtained from gypsum​

Answer 1

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Plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate. It is obtained by heating gypsum i. e. Calcium sulphate dihydrate at 343k.

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Answer 2

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It is CaSO4.1/2H2O. This calcium sulphate hemihydrate is prepared by heating the gypsm at 373K. It loses water molecules to form calcium sulphate hemihydtate. CaSo4.2H2O on heating at 373K gives us CaSo4.1/2H2O It is used to support fractured bones in he right position