What are the dangers of the chemical element calcium?

Answer 1

Calcium reacts violently and explosively with water, steam or moisture, and is therefore dangerous when wet. This means that exposure to moist air may result in ignition or an explosion. In addition, calcium causes eye and skin irritation, and potentially burns. If it is inhaled, severe respiratory tract irritation may occur. Because of this, appropriate PPE should be worn.

Answer 2

Too much of anything can be dangerous, but calcium is a necessary mineral in terms of bone strength. Hard water, which consists primarily of calcium and magnesium, can dry out your skin, but other than that (and rare allergic reactions), it is not toxic to humans.

Answer 3

Calcium is essential to the body, but in higher recommended quantities can be harmful. Calcium is the most common mineral in the body. Bones and teeth have about 99% of the calcium in the body. If you do not take in the required amount of calcium the body will take the calcium out of your bones and add it to the bloodstream to maintain the proper blood levels. This can make the bones more brittle and allow them to fracture easier.

Although sufficient calcium intake is important in maintaining healthy bones and teeth, too much calcium is also bad for your health. When you take in too much calcium, the excess calcium lost through the urine is increased. It is thought that taking in too much calcium can cause kidney stones. Too much calcium in the bloodstream could exacerbate some forms of mental illness.

The recommended daily allowance for the average 18 year old male and female is 1300 mg from all sources. After that it goes down to 1000 mg until age 50 when it goes back up to 1200 mg.

Answer 4

i think that lack of calcium makes your bones weak.

Answer 5

Yes,calcuim oxide is dangerous. it is in the substance Lime.

Answer 6

What are the dangers of Calcium?

Answer 7

yes

Answer 8

no