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What is the chemical formula of gypsum?

  • CaSO4·H2O
  • CaSO3·2H2O
  • CaSo4·2H2O (correct)
  • CaSO4
  • Which type of gypsum is known as dental stone?

  • Type II
  • Type V
  • Type IV
  • Type III (correct)
  • Which variety of gypsum has bigger, irregular, spongy or porous particles?

  • Type III gypsum
  • Type II gypsum
  • β-hemihydrate (correct)
  • α-hemihydrate
  • At what temperature does β-hemihydrate gypsum undergo calcination?

    <p>110-130°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is Type II gypsum obtained?

    <p>By heating fine powder of gypsum in an open pan or kettle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the chemical composition of gypsum in its dihydrate form?

    <p>CaSO4·2H2O</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Type I gypsum commonly known as?

    <p>Impression plaster</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what temperature range does gypsum become an anhydrate that is soluble?

    <p>130-200°C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of gypsum is known for being more dense and less porous?

    <p>α-hemihydrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gypsum is Type IV also known as?

    <p>Improved stone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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