Plaster has a variety of very important applications. The industrial application of solid, granular gypsum is the burning of gypsum. The gypsum from the mine is mined, then burned, that is, it is heated above 200 °.
At this temperature, all crystal water (21%) is lost and converted to anhydrite. Screed gypsum (or burned gypsum) is mixed with water more slowly, only in a few days, but more resistant, durable material is created.
The burnt gypsum is used on the one hand for casting sculptures and patterns, and on the other for gluing and making plaster.
Plaster walls, gypsum boards, mounted partitions, fire protection covers, some suspended ceilings, dry floors, and even cement, fine mortar and marble are also made of plaster. The massive version of the alabaster is perfect for making sculptures and ornaments with ease of machining.
Due to its massive but fibrous structure, the silk-gloss plaster version of selenite is also used to make ornaments.
However, it is important to know that gypsum is not just a universal building material.
Plaster is used in agriculture for soil improvement. Plaster manure has a dual function; on the one hand, because of its lime content, on the other hand, it also plays an important role in the metabolism of humus, bringing potassium into a form that can be absorbed by the plant.
The pH of the gypsum (bass) is similar to that of the human skin. This feature makes it suitable for regular use as a fixation binder for bone fractures and for imprints for dental treatments.
Gypsum is an essential component of toothpaste.
They use the gypsum in the food industry, as a food additive (flour treatment agent, hardener and carrier E 516 code) for brewing, for making pet food, used as a raw material in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industry, used in the production of chalk, papermaking in the production of sugar, can also be used for mushroom growing.