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Description: Plaster of Paris K Sampathkumar, 2005
* Plaster of Paris is a derivative of Gypsum
* Gypsum is a very soft mineral composed of Calcium sulphate dihydrate
* Chemical formula for Gypsum CaSO 4 · 2H 2 O.
* Because the gypsum from the quarries of the Montmartre district of Paris has long furnished burnt gypsum used for various purposes, this material has been called plaster of Paris.

Type: Reference Material
Author/Contact: Sampathkumar
Institution: Orthoteers
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Language: English

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Added: Thu Nov 20 2008
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