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calcium

Name(s) calcium
Scientific name(s) ca; elemental calcium
Formula CA
Molecular mass 40.08
IUPAC name calcium
INCHI InChI=1S/Ca/q+2
SMILE [Ca++]
CAS ID 7440-70-2
PubChem ID 5460341
DrugBank ID DB01373
CHEBI ID Not available
Description Calcium is the chemical element with the symbol Ca and atomic number 20. Calcium is an important component of a healthy diet and a mineral necessary for life. Dairy products, such as milk and cheese, are a well-known source of calcium. [Wikipedia]. Calcium is found in many foods, some of which are meatloaf, romaine lettuce, gin, and ostrich fern.