Show the decomposition of gypsum to P.O.P. and back interconversion of P.O.P. of gypsum.
The decomposition of gypsum to Plaster Of Paris is as follows:-
CaSO4.2H2O CaSO4.1/2H2O
Plaster of Paris is prepared by decomposing gypsum at 373K.
Interconversion of Plaster Of Paris into gypsum is as follows:-
CaSO4.1/2H2O + 1H2O
CaSO4.2H2O