“…He noted the importance of correct current density, and deposited manganese in a similar way. Under Bunsen's guidance, the isolation of calcium was achieved by Augustus Matthiessen (1831-1870) (28,29). He electrolyzed a fused mixture of CaCl2, SrCl2, and a little NH4CI, between a cylindrical iron anode and, separated by a small porous pot, a pointed wire cathode.…”