Define:
Plaster of paris

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Plaster of Paris:
Plaster of Paris (POP) Is known as calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO₄.1/2 H₂O).
It is prepared by heating calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO₄ .2H₂O) or gypsum
It is used in casting statues, surgical plasters, etc.

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