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Plaster of Paris is a type of building material based on calcium sulphate hemihaydrate CaSO4·1/2H2O.
It is created by heating gypsum to about 150 °C. 2 CaSO4·2H2O → (2 CaSO4·H2O) + 3 H2O (released as steam).
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What is the chemical name for plasters of Paris?
2CaSO4.H2O is known as Plaster of Paris.
What is another name of gypsum?
It is aslo known as "chalk", "plaster" or "plaster of Paris"
What is the name of the compound CaSO4H2O?
Plaster of Paris
What is the name of a mixture of materials such as mortar and plaster?
Gesso plaster of paris Also Compo a composition of plaster
Why is plaster of Paris called plaster of Paris?
Gypsum plaster (plaster of Paris) ( CaSO4·½H2O ) A large gypsum deposit at Montmartre in Paris led gypsum plaster to be commonly known as "plaster of Paris"
What is the common name of calcium sulfate?
The chemical formula of calcium sulfate is CaSO4.
What are the different types of plaster of Paris?
No, there are not different types of plaster of Paris. However, there are different types of plaster. There is plaster of Paris, pottery plaster, Puritan pottery plaster, Cerami-Cal, and Hydrostone.
What is strong than Plaster of Paris for casting?
Hydrocal is stronger than plaster of paris... anything with FGR in the name because it's fiberglass reinforced...
What is the name for plaster of Paris and glue mixed together?
GESSO
What mineral is found in the plaster of Paris?
Abrasives are found in the plaster of Paris.
Can plaster of Paris be used outside?
Not if it will get wet/rained on.Yes, plaster of Paris can be used outside. Plaster of Paris is used in art, architecture and other industries. Plaster of Paris can be used both indoors and outdoors.
When was plaster of Paris made?
Plaster of Paris has been used since ancient times.
