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What is plaster of paris chemically how is it obtained from gypsum write the condition and chemicalequation invalved in its manufacture?

Answer» PLASTER of paris is obtained by adding water to gypsum , the chemical eq is -
CaSO4.1/2H2O + 1+1/2 H2O -> CaSO4.2H20
when it is thermal decomposed it BREAKS into gypsum and water molecule
CaSO4.2H2O + heat -> CaSO4.1/2H2O+ H20^
(plaster of paris)(AQ) (gypsum) (gas)


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