A white chemical compound becomes hard on mixing proper quantity of water

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A white chemical compound becomes hard on mixing proper quantity of water. It is also used in surgery to maintain joints in a fixed position. Name the chemical compound.

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answered Jan 15, 2018 by faiz (82,347 points) 6 6 11
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Plaster of Paris (Calcium sulphate hemihydrate).

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