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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.
At room temperature mercury is found in a liquid state.
A coin of pound or rupees floats in mercury.
Because of its low melting point and boiling point it is used in thermometers.
1.2 Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Mining, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
Ancient Chinese and Indians
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1808
Before 2000 BCE
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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7 * 10
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Rank:
3
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Not Available
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0.005
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1.5.1 Abundance In Sun
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~0.007 %
Rank:
4
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~-9999 %
Rank:
100
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0.004
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1.5.2 Abundance In Meteorites
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1.10 %
Rank:
4
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Not Available
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0.91
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1.5.3 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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5.00 %
Rank:
3
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0.05 %
Rank:
9
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0.66
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1.5.4 Abundance In Oceans
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0.00 %
Rank:
5
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Not Available
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0.042
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1.5.5 Abundance In Humans
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1.40 %
Rank:
1
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Not Available
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0.14
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