2007-02-03 23:47:17 · 4 answers · asked by blubbablub 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
Some uses are:
* as a reducing agent in the extraction of other metals, such as uranium, zirconium, and thorium.
* as a deoxidizer, desulfurizer, or decarbonizer for various ferrous and nonferrous alloys.
* as an alloying agent used in the production of aluminium, beryllium, copper, lead, and magnesium alloys.
* in the making of cements and mortars to be used in construction.
[edit] Calcium Compounds
* Calcium arsenate (Ca3(AsO4)2) is used in insecticides.
* Calcium carbide (CaC2) is used: to make acetylene gas (for use in acetylene torches for welding) and in the manufacturing of plastics.
* Calcium chloride (CaCl2) is used: in ice removal and dust control on dirt roads, in conditioner for concrete, as an additive in canned tomatoes, and to provide body for automobile tires.
* Calcium cyclamate (Ca(C6H11NHSO4)2) was used as a sweetening agent but is no longer permitted for use because of suspected cancer-causing properties.
* Calcium gluconate (Ca(C6H11O7)2) is used as a food additive and in vitamin pills.
* Calcium hypochlorite (Ca(OCl)2) is used: as a swimming pool disinfectant, as a bleaching agent, as an ingredient in deodorant, and in algicide and fungicide.
* Calcium permangante (Ca(MnO4)2) is used in liquid rocket propellant, textile production, as a water sterilizing agent and in dental procedures.
* Calcium phosphate (Ca3(PO4)2) is used as a supplement for animal feed, fertilizer, in commercial production for dough and yeast products, in the manufacture of glass, and in dental products.
* Calcium phosphide (Ca3P2) is used in fireworks, rodenticide, torpedoes and flares.
* Calcium sterate (Ca(C18H35O2)2 is used in the manufacture of wax crayons, cements, certain kinds of plastics and cosmetics, as a food additive, in the production of water resistant materials and in the production of paints.
* Calcium tungstate (CaWO4) is used in luminous paints, fluorescent lights and in X-ray studies.
2007-02-03 23:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
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What are some common uses of calcium?
2015-08-07 09:51:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dietary common supplement in form of MILK.
common building of houses, in form of calcium oxide.
useful reagent in organic chemistry, for oxydations like calcium hypochloride, of dehydrating agent like calcium hydride.
useful writing agent on chalkboard in the form of calcium carbonate.
useful material for artists for sculpures in the form of calcium sulphate.
2007-02-04 00:01:02 · answer #3 · answered by scientific_boy3434 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
calcium are building blocks of bones
isotopes of calcium are used in agriculture
iodine in calcium is required for maintain in proper working of brain
2007-02-03 23:54:13 · answer #4 · answered by king l 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Common Uses
Maintains bones and teeth.
Helps prevent progressive bone loss and osteoporosis.
Aids heart and muscle contraction, nerve impulses, and blood clotting.
May help lower blood pressure in people with hypertension.
Eases heartburn.
2007-02-03 23:53:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋