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Give the chemical name and formula of Plaster of Paris.

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Plaster of Paris = Calcium sulphate hemihydrate.

Updated On: Feb 26, 2026

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Chemical Name: Calcium sulphate hemihydrate Formula: CaSO$_4 \cdot \frac{1}{2}$H$_2$O

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