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    The document discusses gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). It forms as a sedimentary rock deposited from evaporating seas and lakes. Gypsum has several uses as a building material. It is crushed and heated to remove water, producing plaster of Paris or anhydrous gypsum used for making wallboard and cement. When mixed with water, plaster of Paris hardens as it rehydrates to gypsum. Additives can control the setting rate and increase plasticity for molding or casting. Gypsum has fire resistance but is vulnerable to moisture damage.

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    The document discusses gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). It forms as a sedimentary rock deposited from evaporating seas and lakes. Gypsum has several uses as a building material. It is crushed and heated to remove water, producing plaster of Paris or anhydrous gypsum used for making wallboard and cement. When mixed with water, plaster of Paris hardens as it rehydrates to gypsum. Additives can control the setting rate and increase plasticity for molding or casting. Gypsum has fire resistance but is vulnerable to moisture damage.

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    The document discusses gypsum, a soft sulfate mineral composed of calcium sulfate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). It forms as a sedimentary rock deposited from evaporating seas and lakes. Gypsum has several uses as a building material. It is crushed and heated to remove water, producing plaster of Paris or anhydrous gypsum used for making wallboard and cement. When mixed with water, plaster of Paris hardens as it rehydrates to gypsum. Additives can control the setting rate and increase plasticity for molding or casting. Gypsum has fire resistance but is vulnerable to moisture damage.

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    GYPSUM

    GYPSUM
    Rock formation in nature, CaSO4(2H2O). It is hydrous calcium sulfate with compounds of lime, sulfur and water. 2.1 Production of Gypsum: Gypsum contains clay, limestone, silica, iron compound, etc. In the pure state it is white, but combined with impurities, it may be grey, brown, or reddish brown. Some deposits are found close to the surface of the earth; others well below the surface. A valuable building material for several thousand years.
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    CaSO4 CaSO4(2H2O) 2H2O

    79,1%

    CaO SO3

    32.5% 46.6% 20.9%

    20.9%

    H2O

    Where; CaSO4 : Calcium sulfate CaO : Lime SO3 : Sulfur trioxide H2O : Water Natural deposits of gypsum rock are seldom pure. Usual impurities: SiO2, Al2O3, Fe2O3, MgO, CaCO3, MgCO3, .etc.
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    A suitable gypsum rock must contain at least 70% CaSO4.2H2O (hydrous calcium sulfate). The obtained gypsum stones first are crushed into 50-75 mm in diameter, then ground and then calcined. During calcinations it drives off 75% of the combined water under the temperature of 190oC.

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    GYPSUM

    REACTION OF GYPSUM
    Reaction of gypsum:
    (100-190)oC

    1- CaSO4 . 2H2O

    CaSO4 . H2O + 1H2O (partial dehydration)

    CaSO4 . H2O : Plaster of Paris (Hemihydrate)

    2- CaSO4 . H2O

    CaSO4 + 2H2O (complete dehydration) T>190C

    CaSO4 : Anhydrate (anhydrous gypsum)

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    Hardening of Gypsum:
    CaSO4 . H2O + 1H2O CaSO4 + 2H2O ----- CaSO4 . 2H2O

    ----- CaSO4 . 2H2O

    Pure gypsum sets in about 10 minutes. Impure plasters set more slowly.

    Retarders (maximum 2%): Glue, saw dust, blood, organic substances, borax and acetic acid. Accelerators: Common salt, alum, sodium
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    Plasticity: To increase plasticity of gypsum plaster 15% hydrated lime or less frequently 15% clay should be added. The compressive stress of gypsum is larger than tensile stress. As the ratio of mixing (water / gypsum) increase, its stress decreases.

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    GYPSUM

    Properties of Gypsum:
    Gypsum often serves as a fire proofing material although its strength is destroyed by continuous heat. Gypsum is an effective material in delaying the passing of fire from a room to another. Gypsum plasters tend to disintegrate when exposed to moisture. Therefore, they should not be used for exterior work or moist interior location.
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