Why calcium sulphate hemihydrate is called plaster of Paris?

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Because, Plaster of Paris (POP) is obtained by heating calcium sulphate hemi hydrate, also referred as gypsum for about 140-180 degree Celsius. The name Plaster of Paris (POP) is derived as the calcium sulphate hemi hydrates are found in large amount deposited in the Montmartre hill in Paris.

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(1) Bleaching powder	(a) Sodium bicarbonate
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