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.
- Compounds of Thallium metal are highly Toxic.
- Thallium metal is being suspected as a human carcinogen.
Sources
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
Found As a By-product, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
Humphry Davy
William Crookes
Discovery
In 1808
In 1861
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.01 %0.00 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.01 %0.00 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
1.10 %0.00 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
5.00 %0.00 %
1E-37
8.1
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Abundance In Oceans
0.00 %0.00 %
0
1.1
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Abundance In Humans
1.40 %0.00 %
0
1.4
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