What is the chemical formula of Plaster Of Paris and why it is known as plaster of paris?


The compound plaster of paris is made by heating gypsum at 120 degree Celcius. The chemical formula for the plaster of paris is (CaSO4)2. H2O.

Plaster of paris is prepared from gypsum and  gypsum is found in abundant quantity near Paris, therefore known as Plaster of Paris.

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Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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