Dolomite has a wide range of applications across different industries:
Construction
Gypsum is widely used in the construction industry for making plaster, drywall, and plasterboard (also known as gypsum board or sheetrock). It’s a key ingredient in plaster formulations used for interior wall coatings and decorative finishes.
Industrial Applications
Gypsum is used in various industrial processes, such as cement production, as a filler and binder in products like adhesives and grouts, and in the manufacture of gypsum-based products like dental plaster and pottery plaster.
Agriculture
Gypsum is used as a soil amendment to improve soil structure, increase water retention, and provide calcium and sulfur nutrients to plants. It helps reduce soil compaction and salinity, improving crop yields.
Environmental Remediation
Gypsum is utilized in environmental applications to treat contaminated soils and water, particularly in acid mine drainage remediation and wastewater treatment processes.
Art and Crafts
Gypsum is used in art and crafts for sculpting, casting, and modeling due to its ease of use, low cost, and ability to capture fine details.