- Purity: 99.9%
- Weight: 1 lb. (454 Grams)
- Sealed under Argon gas to prevent oxidation.
- Vital component to life on Earth.
Calcium is considered an alkaline earth metal. When placed in water, it immediately produces copious amounts of Hydrogen gas, leaving behind a Calcium Hydroxide solution. It reacts with air to form a dark oxide-nitride layer. Bones contain 99% of your body's total Calcium.
Calcium (Ca) Physical Properties
Atomic Number |
20 |
Atomic Weight |
40.078 Ar° |
Melting Point |
1548°F (842°C) |
Boiling Point |
2703°F (1494°C) |
Density |
1.55 g/cm^3 |
MSDS ( Material Safety Data Sheet )