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What was the principal use of calcium sulfate in hospitals

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Answer: Plaster of paris cast

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Calcium sulphate,CaSO4, is a odourless, white powder or a colourless, crystallines solid.It exists in as different hydrates: anhydrous(CaSO4), dihydrate(CaSO4.2H2O) and hemihydrate(CaSO4. 1/2 H2O).

The main use of calcium sulphate,specifically in hospitals,is plaster of paris cast.The powdered form of CaSO4 can be formed into a moldable paste upon hydration.

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