Plaster of Paris (PoP) is a building material based on calcium sulfate, specifically calcium sulfate hemihydrate (CaSO₄·½H₂O). It is produced by heating gypsum (CaSO₄·2H₂O) to around 150 °C (300 °F). When mixed with water, it rehydrates to form a hard, solid mass.
Q91: Chemical name of plaster of Paris is :
Asked in Asstt. Jailor 2013 · Topic: Acid, Base and Salt (Common Salts: Baking Soda, Washing Soda, Plaster of Paris and Gypsum)
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