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Function of calcium sulphate.

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  • It is a calcium compound with formula CaSO4 and its related hydrates.
  • Its forms are white solids, barely soluble in water.
  • It’s two common hydrates are Plaster of Paris and Gypsum.
  • Plaster of Paris is a Hemi-hydrate of calcium sulphate which is obtained by heating gypsum to 393 K.

  • If it is heated above 393 K, it forms anhydrite, also known as ‘dead burnt plaster’, which will again form gypsum on mixing with water.
  • It is used in building industries, for the construction of false ceilings, like plasters, etc.
  • In art, it is used for making statues and burial sites.
  • In medicine, it is used indentures.

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