plaster of Paris

GPTKB entity

Statements (29)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:building
gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:appearance white powder
gptkbp:CASNumber 26499-65-0
gptkbp:category Material
sulfate
medical material
gptkbp:chemicalFormula CaSO4·½H2O
gptkbp:component calcium sulfate hemihydrate
gptkbp:density ~2.63 g/cm³
gptkbp:discoveredIn ancient times
gptkbp:EC_number 231-900-3
gptkbp:hardensWhen mixed with water
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label plaster of Paris
gptkbp:meltingPoint decomposes
gptkbp:namedAfter gptkb:Paris
gptkbp:producedBy heating gypsum
gptkbp:riskFactor can cause skin irritation
can cause eye irritation
gptkbp:solubility slightly soluble
gptkbp:UNII W2ZG63V9P6
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:sculpture
casting
mold making
building decoration
medical casts
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:calcium_sulfate
gptkb:Calcium_Sulfate_(CaS)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5