Research Article

Physical and Mechanical Properties of Gypsum-Like Rock Materials

Table 4

The main mineral composition of gypsum powder remolded samples in different states.

Temperature (°C)Compound nameChemical formulaComposition (%)

GypsumCalcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4·0.5H2O69
Calcium sulfateCa (SO4)31
NaturalCalcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4·2H2O51
Calcium sulfate hydrateCa (SO4) (H2O)249
45°C dehydrationCalcium sulfate hydrateCa (SO4) (H2O)296
Silicon oxideSiO24
Water saturationCalcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4·2H2O81
Calcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4 (H2O)219
220°C high-temperature dehydrationCalcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4·0.5H2O61
Calcium sulfate hydrateCaSO4·2H2O39