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1.1 Interesting Facts
Calcium ranks 5th rank in the list of earth’s abundance Percentage.
It is found in the compound state.
Gypsum or calcium sulfate is used as plaster and plaster of paris.
It is the most reflective element.
Silver is the second most ductile metal after Gold.
It is also used in Dentistry as a dental alloys for clips and crowning.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Ores of metals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Unknown
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1808
Before 5000 BC
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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7 * 10
-3
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Rank:
3
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6 * 10
-8
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Rank:
26
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~0.007 %
Rank:
4
(Overall)
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~0.0000001 %
Rank:
26
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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1.10 %
Rank:
4
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0.00 %
Rank:
38
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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5.00 %
Rank:
3
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0.00 %
Rank:
47
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
5
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0.00 %
Rank:
19
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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1.40 %
Rank:
1
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.14
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