Properties and Uses of Gypsum Science Struck
Another important use of gypsum is the production of plaster of Paris. Gypsum is heated to about 300 degree Frenheit to produce plaster of Paris, which is also known as gypsum plaster. It is mainly used as a sculpting material. Gypsum is used in making surgical and orthopedic casts, such as surgical splints and casting molds.