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Does calcium react with salt water?

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13y ago
Updated: 8/20/2019

Calcium is in water naturally, sea water has about 400ppm calcium. Calcium is an important determinant of water harness, and it also functions as a pH stabilizer, because of its buffering qualities. Calcium also gives water a better taste.

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