What are the five uses of Plaster of Paris?

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Uses of plaster of Paris are:

Used in making casts and patterns for moulds and statue.

Used as cement in ornamental casting and for making decorative materials.

Used as a fire proofing material and for making chalks.

Used in hospitals for immobilising the affected part in case of bone fracture or strain.

Used to fill small gaps on walls & roofs.

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