Try to collect the information to reasons for calling calcium sulphate

1.	Try to collect the information to reasons for calling calcium sulphate hemihydrates as Plaster of Paris (POP).
Answer» 1. Gypsum plaster (or) Plaster of Paris (POP) is produced by heating gypsum to about 300°F. 2. A large gypsum deposit is found at Montmartre in Paris (France). 3. This gave the name Plaster of Paris to calcium sulphate hemihydrates. 4. The term plaster can refer to gypsum.

Try to collect the information to reasons for calling calcium sulphate hemihydrates as Plaster of Paris (POP).

Answer»

1. Gypsum plaster (or) Plaster of Paris (POP) is produced by heating gypsum to about 300°F.

2. A large gypsum deposit is found at Montmartre in Paris (France).

3. This gave the name Plaster of Paris to calcium sulphate hemihydrates.

4. The term plaster can refer to gypsum.