7. Properties
7.1 Thermal insulation and humidity control
Because of its low thermal conductivity λ, plaster can be used alone or in combination with other materials to improve the thermal insulation of walls
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Gypsum around the world
The United States Bureau of Mines (USBM) estimates global gypsum reserves at 2,300 million tonnes. However, not all existing deposits have been identified, and potential resources are certainly higher.
The United States and Canada have the largest identified reserves, estimated at 730 and 450 million tonnes respectively. Europe has around 800 million tonnes of reserves...
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