A white chemical compound becomes hard on mixing with proper quantity of water. It is also used in surgery to maintain joints in a fixed position. Name the chemical compound.

Academic Chemistry NCERT Class 10

Plaster of paris is the white chemical compound that becomes hard on mixing with the proper quantity of water and is also used in surgery to maintain joints in a fixed position.

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