Question

What are the uses of Plaster of Paris?

Answer 1

Plaster of Paris $({\mathrm{CaSO}}_4.\raisebox{1ex}{$1$}\!\left/ \!\raisebox{-1ex}{$2$}\right.{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O})$:

• It is a white-colored powder compound.
• It is chemically prepared via calcination of the gypsum $({\mathrm{CaSO}}_4.2{\mathrm{H}}_2\mathrm{O})$.

Uses of Plaster of Paris:

• It is used to fix various gaps in the walls/roofs of buildings/houses.
• It is used in making casting for several ornaments as well as decorative materials.
• It is used in designing products for fire protection systems.
• Used in hospitals for immobilizing the affected part in case of bone fracture or strain.
• Used to fill small gaps on walls & roofs.