Plaster of Paris

GPTKB entity

Statements (27)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:building
gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance white powder
gptkbp:category Material
medical material
art material
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaSO4·0.5H2O
gptkbp:color white
gptkbp:component calcium sulfate hemihydrate
gptkbp:density 2.63 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:hardensWhen mixed with water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Plaster of Paris
gptkbp:meltingPoint decomposes
gptkbp:otherName gypsum plaster
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:calcium_sulfate
gypsum
gptkbp:riskFactor can cause skin irritation
can cause respiratory irritation
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble in water
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:sculpture
casting
mold making
building decoration
medical casts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Head_Carrier
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6