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any of several gypsum cements; a white powder (a form of calcium sulphate) that forms a paste when mixed with water and hardens into a solid; used in making molds and sculptures and casts for broken limbs
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∙ 14y agoPlaster of Paris is a type of building material based on calcium sulfate hemihydrate, nominally CaSO4·H2O. It is created by heating gypsum to about 150 °C. A large gypsum deposit at Montmartre in Paris is the source of the name.
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∙ 13y agoLarge deposits of gypsum were to be found just north of Paris. These were used to produce the fine white decorative plasterwork of the best houses in France. Interest was generated abroad in this new material and it became a general term for gypsum plaster. Prestia Lafage still mine and produce Plaster of Paris at Meriel just north of Paris. Whilst in the UK the best deposits are to be found at Newark in Nottinghamshire, currently mined by Saint Gobain Formula (formerly British Gypsum)
New technology has made it possible to produce Plaster of Paris by using an Autoclave instead of in open pans. The plaster produced in this way forms longer crystals resulting in a substantially harder and denser material known as an alpha plaster. This is blended with the normal (beta) plasters to produce many different products of varying strength and porosity. But these many products are all still Plaster of Paris
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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.
Is plaster of Paris a compound or a mixture?
Plaster of Paris (gypsum) is calcium sulfate (CaSO4.0,5H2O) - a compound.
Do you need a plaster Paris if you have a chipped bone?
do you need a plaster Paris if you have a chipped bone on your arm
Can plaster of Paris be fired to 1400 degrees?
No plaster of paris will begin to break down at around 900 degrees f
Who discovered plaster of Paris?
entobius matheson
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 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 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.
What is the chemical name for plasters of Paris?
2CaSO4.H2O is known as Plaster of Paris.
Does gypsum react the same way as plaster of Paris?
Gypsum and plaster of Paris are synonyms.
When was plaster Paris made?
Plaster of Paris has been used since ancient times.
When was plaster of Paris made?
Plaster of Paris has been used since ancient times.
Is plaster of Paris a compound or a mixture?
Plaster of Paris (gypsum) is calcium sulfate (CaSO4.0,5H2O) - a compound.
Is it possible to use plaster of Paris in making concrete?
No, plaster of paris is not strong enough for concrete.
Is Plaster of Paris a mineral?
yes. Plaster of Paris is a powdered rock made from the mineral gypsum.
Do you need a plaster Paris if you have a chipped bone?
do you need a plaster Paris if you have a chipped bone on your arm
