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What is dead burnt plaster ? How is it obtained ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Dead Burnt Plaster**: - Dead burnt plaster is an anhydrous form of calcium sulfate, represented chemically as CaSO4. The term "anhydrous" indicates that it does not contain any water molecules. 2. **Starting Material**: - The process begins with gypsum, which is a hydrated form of calcium sulfate, represented as CaSO4·2H2O. Gypsum contains two water molecules for each calcium sulfate unit. ...
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