Who discovered calcium chloride?

Answer 1

It is assumed that because of the abundance of calcium compounds on the earth that is was used very early in human history. Though it was only until 1807 when a scientist by the name of Humphry Davy discovered how to extract the element itself from its compound. Since calcium reacts with oxygen and water this was very difficult.

Answer 2

While the first discovery of limestone is not noted, limestone is fascinating to geologists because it is not a primary rock of the earth's crust. Limestone is a sedimentary rock that formed from cemented remains of marine organisms over millions of years.

Answer 3

Limestone is not a discovery. It is like the sky or water or trees. Something that is part of many people's everyday lives that is so common it is usually ignored.

Answer 4

Calcite was discovered by mineralogist John P. Calcite. It was discovered in 1852 and is the most stable polymorph of calcium carbonate.

Answer 5

The person who discovered the mineral calcite was known as John P. Calcite. He was a mineralogist and made the discovery in 1852.

Answer 6

English Chemist Humphrey Davy in 1808

Answer 7

The French chemist Louis-Josef Gay-Lussac discovered calcium chloride in 1808.