Question

What is plaster of paris? Write a short note on it.

Answer 1

plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate. The formula of Paris is CaSO4×1/2H2O. The name plaster of Paris came from the fact that it was first of all made by heating gypsum which was mainly found in Paris . When gypsum is heated to a temperature of 100 degree C (373K), it loses three - fourth of its water of crystallisation and forms plaster of Paris. plaster of Paris is commonly known as P. O. P..............

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Answer 2

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Answer. plaster of Paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate. ... When gypsum is heated to a temperature of 100 degree C (373K), it loses three - fourth of its water of crystallisation and forms plaster of Paris. plaster of Paris is commonly known as P. O. P..............

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