American Elements produces to many standard grades when applicable, including Mil Spec (military grade); ACS, Reagent and Technical Grade; Food, Agricultural and Pharmaceutical Grade; Optical Grade, USP and EP/BP (European Pharmacopeia/British Pharmacopeia) and follows applicable ASTM testing standards.See safety data and research below and pricing/lead time above. American Elements specializes in producing Caclium High Purity Foil and sheets in many thicknesses and sizes for numerous industrial uses and provides health and occupational safety information for this product. Most foils are produced from cast Ingots for use in coating and thin film Chemical Vapor Deposition (CVD) and Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) processes including Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Organometallic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for specific applications such as fuel cells and solar energy. Thickness can range from 0.003" to approximately 2mm for all metals. Some metals can also be rolled down as thin as 0.001” for use as an evaporation source in microelectronics, optics, magnetics, MEMS, and hard resistant coatings. Piece sizes are available up to approximately 7" maximum width. Maximum lengths of about 20" can be obtained with a nominal thickness between about 0.005" and 0.020" for thin film deposition on glass or metal substrates. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Calcium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.
Calcium is a Block S, Group 2, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Calcium's shells is 2, 8, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 4s2. In its elemental form calcium's CAS number is 7440-70-2. The calcium atom has a radius of 197.4.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Calcium is a member of the alkaline earth elements. Calcium is an essential metal for living organisms and is non-toxic. Its primary commercial application is in its metallic form as a reducing agent in the production of other metals. In iron and steel production it is added to the melt to remove oxygen, sulfur and carbon. The various calcium compounds have wide application in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. It is used in small doses in alloys of copper and beryllium. It is used in dietary supplements and food production because it has been shown to improve bone and dental health. Calcium information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its High Purity properties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed here. Calcium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. The name calcium originates from the Latin word 'calics' meaning lime. See Calcium research below.
PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS FOR BULK & RESEARCH QUANTITIES
Typical bulk packaging includes palletized plastic 5 gallon/25 kg. pails, fiber and steel drums to 1 ton super sacks in full container (FCL) or truck load (T/L) quantities. Research and sample quantities and hygroscopic, oxidizing or other air sensitive materials may be packaged under argon or vacuum. Shipping documentation includes a Certificate of Analysis and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). Bullion and bar forms are best if purchasing solely for physical possession and risk exposure.
Prevention of preterm labour: 2011 update on tocolysis.
Hubinont C, Debieve F.
J Pregnancy. 2011;2011:941057. Epub 2011 Nov 15.
PMID:
22175022
[PubMed - in process]
Efficient conversion of astrocytes to functional midbrain dopaminergic neurons using a single polycistronic vector.
Addis RC, Hsu FC, Wright RL, Dichter MA, Coulter DA, Gearhart JD.
PLoS One. 2011;6(12):e28719. Epub 2011 Dec 9.
PMID:
22174877
[PubMed - in process]
Dysferlin Interacts with Histone Deacetylase 6 and Increases alpha-Tubulin Acetylation.
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PLoS One. 2011;6(12):e28563. Epub 2011 Dec 8.
PMID:
22174839
[PubMed - in process]
Regulation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Exon IV Transcription through Calcium Responsive Elements in Cortical Neurons.
Zheng F, Zhou X, Luo Y, Xiao H, Wayman G, Wang H.
PLoS One. 2011;6(12):e28441. Epub 2011 Dec 9.
PMID:
22174809
[PubMed - in process]
Adeno-associated virus-mediated rescue of the cognitive defects in a mouse model for angelman syndrome.
Daily JL, Nash K, Jinwal U, Golde T, Rogers J, Peters MM, Burdine RD, Dickey C, Banko JL, Weeber EJ.
PLoS One. 2011;6(12):e27221. Epub 2011 Dec 9.
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Nifedipine Protects INS-1 ß-Cell from High Glucose-Induced ER Stress and Apoptosis.
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Int J Mol Sci. 2011;12(11):7569-80. Epub 2011 Nov 7.
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[PubMed - in process]
Chitosan Fibers Modified with HAp/ß-TCP Nanoparticles.
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Int J Mol Sci. 2011;12(11):7286-300. Epub 2011 Oct 25.
PMID:
22174598
[PubMed - in process]
Mild and moderate pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease is associated with increased coronary artery calcium.
Roy SK, Cespedes A, Li D, Choi TY, Budoff MJ.
Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2011;7:719-24. Epub 2011 Dec 2.
PMID:
22174582
[PubMed - in process]
Ambulatory blood pressure response to triple therapy with an angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB), calcium-channel blocker (CCB), and HCTZ versus dual therapy with an ARB and HCTZ.
Duprez D, Ferdinand K, Purkayastha D, Samuel R, Wright R.
Vasc Health Risk Manag. 2011;7:701-8. Epub 2011 Nov 24.
PMID:
22174580
[PubMed - in process]
Leukotriene E4 Activates Human Th2 Cells for Exaggerated Proinflammatory Cytokine Production in Response to Prostaglandin D2.
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J Immunol. 2011 Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174450
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Association Between Depression and Vascular Disease in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus.
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J Rheumatol. 2011 Dec 15. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174200
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
A rare electrocardiographic manifestation of a rare form of multiple electrolyte disturbances: hyperparathyroid crisis.
Hajsadeghi S, Chitsazan M, Miresmail SJ.
Acta Med Iran. 2011 Dec;49(12):824-7.
PMID:
22174173
[PubMed - in process]
A cross-sectional study to determine the prevalence of calcium metabolic disorder in malignant childhood cancers in patients admitted to the pediatric ward of vali-asr hospital.
Moayeri H, Oloomi Z, Sambo SA.
Acta Med Iran. 2011 Dec;49(12):818-23.
PMID:
22174172
[PubMed - in process]
Study to Evaluate Two Dosage Regimens of Vitamin D through an Academic Year in Middle School Girls: a Randomized Trial.
Shakiba M, Ghadir M, Nafei Z, Akhavan Karbasi S, Lotfi MH, Shajari A.
Acta Med Iran. 2011 Dec;49(12):780-3.
PMID:
22174164
[PubMed - in process]
Oxidative stress due to aluminium exposure induces eryptosis which is prevented by erythropoietin.
Vota DM, Crisp RL, Nesse AB, Vittori DC.
J Cell Biochem. 2011 Dec 15. doi: 10.1002/jcb.24026. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174104
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Parameters Affecting the Efficient Delivery of Mesoporous Silica Nanoparticle Materials and Gold Nanorods into Plant Tissues by the Biolistic Method.
Martin-Ortigosa S, Valenstein JS, Sun W, Moeller L, Fang N, Trewyn BG, Lin VS, Wang K.
Small. 2011 Dec 16. doi: 10.1002/smll.201101294. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174078
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Cell Excitability Necessary for Male Mating Behavior in Caenorhabditis elegans is Coordinated by Interactions Between BK and EAG Family K+ Channels.
Leboeuf B, Garcia LR.
Genetics. 2011 Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174070
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Dantrolene rescues arrhythmogenic RYR2 defect in a patient-specific stem cell model of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia.
Jung CB, Moretti A, Schnitzler MM, Iop L, Storch U, Bellin M, Dorn T, Ruppenthal S, Pfeiffer S, Goedel A, Dirschinger RJ, Seyfarth M, Lam JT, Sinnecker D, Gudermann T, Lipp P, Laugwitz KL.
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PMID:
22174035
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Vitamin D Regulates Anti-Mullerian Hormone Expression in Granulosa Cells of the Hen.
Wojtusik J, Johnson PA.
Biol Reprod. 2011 Dec 14. [Epub ahead of print]
PMID:
22174023
[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Mechanistic involvement of the calpain-calpastatin system in Alzheimer neuropathology.
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PMID:
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[PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Thermal and Electron Beam (E-Beam) Evaporation, Low Temperature Organic Evaporation, Atomic Layer Deposition (ALD), Organometallic and Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) for specific applications such as fuel cells and solar energy. Thickness can range from 0.003" to approximately 2mm for all metals. Some metals can also be rolled down as thin as 0.001” for use as an evaporation source in microelectronics, optics, magnetics, MEMS, and hard resistant coatings. Piece sizes are available up to approximately 7" maximum width. Maximum lengths of about 20" can be obtained with a nominal thickness between about 0.005" and 0.020" for thin film deposition on glass or metal substrates. Materials are produced using crystallization, solid state and other ultra high purification processes such as sublimation. American Elements specializes in producing custom compositions for commercial and research applications and for new proprietary technologies. American Elements also casts any of the rare earth metals and most other advanced materials into rod, bar or plate form, as well as other machined shapes and through other processes such as nanoparticles (See also application discussion at Nanotechnology Information and at Quantum Dots) and in the form of solutions and organometallics. We also produce Calcium as rods, powder and plates. Other shapes are available by request.
Calcium is a Block S, Group 2, Period 4 element. The number of electrons in each of Calcium's shells is 2, 8, 8, 2 and its electronic configuration is [Ar] 4s2. In its elemental form calcium's CAS number is 7440-70-2. The calcium atom has a radius of 197.4.pm and it's Van der Waals radius is 200.pm. Calcium is a member of the alkaline earth elements. Calcium is an essential metal for living organisms and is non-toxic. Its primary commercial application is in its metallic form as a reducing 
agent in the production of other metals. In iron and steel production it is added to the melt to remove oxygen, sulfur and carbon. The various 
calcium compounds have wide application in food, pharmaceutical and cosmetics. It is used in small doses in alloys of copper and beryllium. It is used in dietary supplements and food production because it has been shown to improve bone and dental health. Calcium information, including Technical Data, Safety Data and its High Purity properties, research, applications and other useful facts are discussed here. Calcium was first discovered by Sir Humphrey Davy in 1808. The name calcium originates from the Latin word 'calics' meaning lime. See Calcium research below.
