Interesting Facts
- The only metal which burns in Nitrogen is Titanium.
- Titanium is also known as corrosion resistant metal.
- 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.
Sources
Found in Minerals, Mining
Earth's crust, Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of Minerals
History
Who Discovered
W. Gregor & J. Berzelius
Humphry Davy
Discovery
In 1791
In 1808
Abundance
Abundance In Universe
0.00 %0.01 %
0
0.11
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Abundance In Sun
0.00 %0.01 %
0
0.1
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Abundance In Meteorites
0.05 %1.10 %
0
22
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Abundance In Earth's Crust
0.66 %5.00 %
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
0.57 %1.40 %
0
1.4
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