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What are the five uses of Plaster of Paris? [5 MARKS]

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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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