It is found in the natural state as a compound; it is very active, and
oxidizes immediately on exposure to air.  Iron is very toxic too, and the
plant is loaded with it also, but it is very rarely found in the metallic
state. 

 

Water is found in abundance as well, and we are largely water.  But don't
breathe it. 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] 
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 10:15 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: CS>curad

 

In a message dated 12/2/05 7:49:55 AM Central Standard Time,
[email protected] writes:





Being about the 3rd most common element on this planet, I would hope that
Aluminum isn't all that toxic.



*******I thought Aluminum was a big problem!  Responsible for Alzheimers,
etc.       MA