Which of the following mineral is used in cement industry and plaster of Paris?
Which of the following mineral is used in cement industry and plaster of Paris?
مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کون سی معدنیات سیمنٹ کی صنعت اور پلاسٹر آف پیرس میں استعمال ہوتی ہے؟
Explanation
Plaster of Paris changes into gypsum on mixing with water
It is commonly called P.O.P. is calcium sulfate hemihydrate.
The chemical formula of plaster of Paris is CaSO4.1/2 H2O
Crystals of gypsum are produced when Plaster of Paris is mixed with water
Gypsum is calcium sulfate dihydrate and a mineral used in cement manufacturing.
It helps in controlling the rate of hardening of the cement.