10.21. Describe the importance of the following:
(i) Limestone (ii) Cement (iii) Plaster of paris.
10.21. Describe the importance of the following:
(i) Limestone (ii) Cement (iii) Plaster of paris.
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Limestone:
- A raw material for cement.
- It is used as a building material in the form ofmarble and in the manufacture of quick lime.
- used in the manufactureof high quality paper. It is also used as anantacid, mildabrasive in tooth paste, aconstituent of chewing gum, and a filler incosmetics.
Cement:
- It is used in concrete and reinforcedconcrete, in plastering and in the construction
- of bridges, dams and buildings
Plaster of Paris:
- It is used in the building industry as well as plasters.
- It is usedfor immobilising the affected part of organ wherethere is a bone fracture or sprain.
- It is alsoemployed in dentistry, in ornamental work andfor making ca
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