Question

Why should plaster of paris be stored in a moisture proof container?​

Answer 1

Answer:

plaster of Paris should be stored in moisture proof container because plaster of Paris a powdery mass absorbs water ( moisture) to form a solid known as gypsum

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Answer 2

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plaster of paris should be stored in a moisture proof container because the presence of moisture water can cause its slow setting by bringing about its hydration ,this will make the Plaster of Paris useless after sometime .

Know more:

Plaster of paris is calcium sulphate hemihydrate . its formulla is CaSO4.1/2H2O

Properties of POP

• plaster of paris is. a white powder .
• plaster of paris has a very remarkable property of setting hard mass on wetting with water. ( it is stored in moisture proof container )

uses of POP

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

• plaster of paris is used in making toys, decorative materials , cheap ornaments , cosmetics etc.

• Plaster of paris is used as a fire proofing material

• plaster of paris is used in Chemistry laboratory for sealing are gaps in Apparatus where air-tight arrangements is required.