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Calcium

Alkaline Earth Metal
Atomic Mass
40.078 u
Density
1.55 g/cm³ (liquid at melting point)
Melting Point
842 °C
Boiling Point
1484 °C
State
Solid
Discovery
1808

Discovery

Discovered by Humphry Davy in 1808.

Common Uses

  • Used in cement and other construction materials
  • Integral in dietary supplements and antacids
  • Applied in metallurgy and alloy production

Interesting Facts

  • Calcium is the most abundant metal in the human body.
  • It is crucial for the formation of bones and teeth.
  • Calcium compounds are widely used as food additives.
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