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Calcium

Calcium is an element in the alkaline earth group. Its symbol is "Ca". Its atomic number is 20. Its name comes from the Latin word "calx" which means "lime". It is an element that conducts electricity well. It was first discovered by Lumphru Davy in 1808. Its crystal structure is cubic, malleable and cuttable. The calcium element has a bright color like silver. Calcium is the 5th most common element both in our body and on the earth. Its amount in the earth's crust is estimated to be about 3.64%. It is an essential component of our bones and teeth. It is mostly found in milk and dairy products. In addition, it is also found in beans, nuts, and vegetables. Deficiency causes rickets. It is an effective element in root and fruit development in plants. If it cannot be found in sufficient amounts, it causes leaf and fruit rotting in plants. Its melting point is 839 ° C and its boiling temperature is 1484 ° C. Calcium is used in cement, gypsum making, lime production and obtaining various alloys. In order for calcium to be used in tissues, vitamins C and D must be sufficient. The amount of calcium in the body affects the rate of our heart, so it plays an important role in our body. It provides blood clotting, relieves the tension of the muscles, helps in the contraction process. Calcium deficiency is a common condition in humans. The name of this disease is Hypocalcemia. It is a disease that occurs when the amount of calcium in the blood is low. Symptoms seen in calcium deficiency are: Insomnia, extreme fatigue, weakness, osteoporosis, numbness and tingling in the hands and arms. Individuals suffering from calcium deficiency should seek medical advice. For individuals over 4 years of age, the reference value for calcium is determined as 800 mg. But this need can vary from person to person. This need may increase for women during pregnancy. Calcium is an important element in coral making.

Interesting facts about calcium:

Carob contains 3 times more calcium than cow's milk.

The total annual calcium production in the world is around 35 thousand tons.

Calcium reserves are found in many countries of the world. The largest producing countries are China, America and India.

Calcium chloride is a common compound used as a snow and deicing agent.

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