what do you mean by the process plaster of paris

1.	what do you mean by the process plaster of paris
Answer» Used in making chalks Plaster of Paris is prepared by heating gypsum at 373 K. On heating, it loses water molecules and becomes calcium sulphate hemihydrate (CaSO4.1/2 H2O) which is called Plaster of Paris.\xa0Plaster of Paris is used in hospitals for setting fractured bones in the right position to ensure correct healing.

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