Applications of Gypsum
Gypsum powder "Plaster of Paris” has plenty of applications in several sectors. Among which are buildings, decoration, medicine, dentistry, and many others. listed below description for some usage of Gypsum (POP): -
Building material
Plaster of Paris is used as a building material by constructors and architects.
It is often used as a protective coating on the walls and ceiling before painting is done. Alongside this, it offers a smooth surface and aids in fire-proofing as well.
It can also be used for making false ceilings, beautification, and painting the walls.
Decoration element
Plaster of Paris is used to make decorative pieces and materials. It is used in making statutes, showpieces, and more.
Also, it can be used on walls creatively to make new designs and patterns as a decorative element on ceilings.
In addition, it is used by artists and painters to create fine patterns or designs.
Gypsum fiber board
is used for partitions and the lining of walls, ceilings, roofs and floors. Standard gypsum fiber board is soundproof, as well as being good at resisting shocks and humidity.
gypsum fiber boards can be used in all areas of dry wall and timber construction as paneling and lining in walls, ceilings, vaulted ceilings and floors.
It prevents the spread of fire as the plaster coating discharges water vapor in case of fire.
Black Board Chalk
It is made of special chalk for writing on blackboards in schools and other educational institutions.
Ceramics Industry
It is widely used in construction and in the manufacture of decorations and ceramics
Gypsum block
It is used in creating gypsum block which is a massive lightweight building material composed of solid gypsum, for building and erecting lightweight, fire- resistant.
