what is plaster of paris? how it is formed? what are the uses of plaster of paris?

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CASO4 1/2H20 (calcium sulphate hemihydrate) . it is used in filiing dents in walls
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CaSO4.1/2H2O It is formed from gypsum (CaSO4.2H2O). It is used to fix broken bones.
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A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water, for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried. A hard white substance made by the addition of water to powdered and partly dehydrated gypsum, used for holding broken bones in place and making...
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A soft mixture of sand and cement and sometimes lime with water, for spreading on walls, ceilings, or other structures, to form a smooth hard surface when dried. A hard white substance made by the addition of water to powdered and partly dehydrated gypsum, used for holding broken bones in place and making sculptures and casts read less
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Plaster of Paris is formed by heating the mineral gypsum. When Gypsum is heated to about 150 degree celcius it loses water and produce powder plaster of paris.
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