My son wants to do his science fair project on the effect of different carbonated and non-carbonated beverages on bone density, as represented by some form of calcium. Pure calcium metal won't work and we don't want to use Tums. Calcium Hydroxyapatite would probably be the best, since that's the form calcium takes in the human body. But I only see it available in pill form. Is there a way to get bigger portions of it to make the tests easier, or is there some other form of Calcium that would work better?
2006-10-25 02:36:41 · 3 answers · asked by peteckart 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Good question.
For trace minerals, you need to contact an ag company that imports and exports all over the world.
One company that I have done business with in the past is Prince Agri Products, a subsidiary of Phibro. http://www.princeagri.com/
Give them a call. They might be able to help you. I've found unusual minerals from them that I couldn't find elsewhere.
If they don't stock the Ca derivative that you are looking for, they can refer you to a Calcium Carbonate manufacturer.
Best of Luck!
2006-10-25 02:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by gvloh 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why not just use bones!? Chicken bones for example.
I don't think you'll get much, if any, change from carbonated verse non-carbonated beverages, but if you put chicken bones into vinegar over the weekend a major change will occur.
2006-10-25 11:19:56 · answer #2 · answered by The Cheminator 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about using hydrated lime. It is Calcium Carbonate. It can be found at gardening stores.
2006-10-25 12:13:49 · answer #3 · answered by fish38474 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋