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Question
Mention the uses of plaster of Paris.
Solution
- The largest use of Plaster of Paris is in the building industry as well as plasters.
- It is used for immobilizing the affected part of the organ, where there is a bone fracture or sprain.
- It is also employed in dentistry, in ornamental work and for making casts of statues and busts.
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