The periodic table/Calcium

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Discovery

Calcium was discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808.

Quick Facts

Name: calcium atom Symbol: Ca Atomic Mass: 40 Classification: alkaline earth metals

Protons: 20 Electrons: 20 Neutrons: 20 Color: silvery

Discovery in: 1808 Density: 1.55 g/cm3 Crystal Structure: cubic Melting Point: 839.0 °C Boiling Point: 1484.0 °C Common Uses: reducing agents, alloying agents

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