Date of Award
6-1959
Document Type
Thesis - Restricted
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department
Medical
First Advisor
Gunnar Ryge
Second Advisor
Scott L. Kittsley
Third Advisor
A.G. Barkow
Abstract
Plaster of paris and related gypsum materials have been studied scientifically for nearly two centuries. According to W. A. Davis, Lavoisier conducted the first investigation on this material in 1765. Lavoisier concluded that plaster of paris hardens by simple crystallization. In 1884, Le Chatelier determined the relation of temperature to loss of water of crystallization and proposed a theory for the hardening of plaster of paris which is generally regarded as correct today.
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Recommended Citation
Fairhurst, Carl W., "Transition Temperature and Compressive Strength of Dental Gypsum" (1959). Master's Theses (1922-2009) Access restricted to Marquette Campus. 5708.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/theses/5708