Difference between revisions of "Calcium"
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| − | {{Element | name=Calcium | symbol=Ca | anumber=20 | amass=40.1 amu | noe=20 | class=Standard metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Latin ''calcis''. | uses=Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking | + | {{Element | name=Calcium | symbol=Ca | anumber=20 | amass=40.1 amu | noe=20 | class=Standard metal | cstructure=Cubic | color=Silver | date=1808 | discname=[[Sir Humphrey Davy]] | origname=From the Latin ''calcis''. | uses=Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking calcium internally can promote bone growth. | obtained=Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. }} |
| − | '''Calcium''' is a very important element to human physiology, as calcium-phosphate salts form the basis for the creation of [[bones]]. Calcium in its pure form is referred to as "the white element" and is kept sealed in underground chambers due to the hazards involved in its handling. | + | '''Calcium''' is a very important element to human physiology, as calcium-phosphate salts form the basis for the creation of [[bones]]. It is also a critical cellular component in all organisms, and in animals serves roles of particular importance in blood, the cardiovascular system, and the nervous system. Consuming too much calcium can lead to kidney stones, which are typically composed of calcium deposits. |
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| + | Calcium in its pure form is referred to as "the white element" and is kept sealed in underground chambers due to the hazards involved in its handling. | ||
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Revision as of 02:44, October 23, 2008
| Calcium | |
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| Properties | |
| Atomic symbol | Ca |
| Atomic number | 20 |
| Classification | Standard metal |
| Atomic mass | 40.1 amu |
| Other Information | |
| Date of discovery | 1808 |
| Name of discoverer | Sir Humphrey Davy |
| Name origin | From the Latin calcis. |
| Uses | Calcium is one of the primary elements in bones, shells, etc. Taking calcium internally can promote bone growth. |
| Obtained from | Chalk, limestone, marble, vitamin to promote bone growth. |
Calcium is a very important element to human physiology, as calcium-phosphate salts form the basis for the creation of bones. It is also a critical cellular component in all organisms, and in animals serves roles of particular importance in blood, the cardiovascular system, and the nervous system. Consuming too much calcium can lead to kidney stones, which are typically composed of calcium deposits.
Calcium in its pure form is referred to as "the white element" and is kept sealed in underground chambers due to the hazards involved in its handling.
