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How is plaster of paris prepared? Give the chemical equation.
Asked by adalroshan2464 | 10 May, 2019, 11:24: AM
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Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating gypsum at 373 K. On heating, it loses water molecules and becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO4.1/2 H2O) which is called Plaster of Paris.

 

 

 

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

Answered by Ramandeep | 10 May, 2019, 11:41: AM

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