Gypsum is a soft, non-toxic mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). This translucent mineral found in crystal or rock form is heated to release the water molecules bonded to it and then is crushed and grounded to form gypsum powder. The smooth, white powder has numerous applications in the construction, food, and agriculture industries.
Gypsum is a soft, non-toxic mineral composed of calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4·2H2O). This translucent mineral found in crystal or rock form is heated to release the water molecules bonded to it and then is crushed and grounded to form gypsum powder. The smooth, white powder has numerous applications in the construction, food, and agriculture industries.
Characteristics
- High fire resistance
- Acoustic Resistance
- Retrograde solubility
- Dimensional Stability
- Resistance to abrasion
- Non-toxic
- Low thermal conductivity
- Sets quickly
- Low density
- Highly abundant
- Crack resistance
- Binds well
APPLICATIONS
Construction Industry
- In making drywall or gypsum board
- In hardening retarder in Cement
- Filler in Paint, tile grout, adhesives etc.
Agriculture Industry
- As soil conditioner
- As fertilizer
- As soil additive
- As sub soil aluminium toxicity reducer
Food Industry
- In developing dental impression
- In making curve statues and sculptures
- In making surgical and orthopaedic casts
In colouring agent in Drugs and cosmetics
Other Fields
- As anti-caking agent
- As dough Strengthner
- As colour enhancer
- As non-active ingredient in toothpaste