Ammonia Collection

Advertisement for Scrubb's Ammonia
5311925 Advertisement for Scrubb's Ammonia; (add.info.: Advertisement for Scrubb's multi-purpose Ammonia. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting an apparatus for making ices, using ammonia salts and water, 19th century
5310956 An engraving depicting an apparatus for making ices, using ammonia salts and water, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1894); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The production of sodium carbonate
5312004 The production of sodium carbonate; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the production of sodium carbonate: Solvay's ammonia-soda process)

Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide
5309106 Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide, starving the fire of oxygen

Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide
5309105 Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide, starving the fire of oxygen

Crystals of verdigris 1, boric acid 2, common salt 3, and sal ammoniac 4 under the microscope
FLO4574103 Crystals of verdigris 1, boric acid 2, common salt 3, and sal ammoniac 4 under the microscope. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Bertuch's " Bilderbuch fur Kinder"

An engraving depicting Carre's apparatus for the artificial production of ice
5311430 An engraving depicting Carre's apparatus for the artificial production of ice. A vessel containing concentrated ammonia is heated. The vaporised ammonia liquefies

An ice making machine
5312025 An ice making machine; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an ice making machine which uses evaporated ammonia. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

'Scrubb & Co. 1891. Creator: Unknown. 'Scrubb & Co. 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Scrubb & Co. 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Claude Louis Berthollet, French chemist. Berthollet (1748-1822) helped Antoine Lavoisier in his research into gunpowder and in devising the nomenclature that underpins the modern system for naming

William Gossage (b / w photo)
3649837 William Gossage (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gossage)

Henry Deacon (b / w photo)
3649861 Henry Deacon (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Deacon. Illustration for A History of the Chemical Industry in Widnes by D W F Hardie)

Holbrook Gaskell I (b / w photo)
3649839 Holbrook Gaskell I (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holbrook Gaskell I)

Oil shale works round Broxburn (b / w photo)
6008282 Oil shale works round Broxburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oil shale works round Broxburn)

Saturns cloud deck. Creator: NASA
Saturns cloud deck. There are three different layers of clouds, or clouddecks, in Saturns atmosphere. The first is made of ammonia clouds

Karl Bosch, German chemist, c1930s. In 1910 Bosch (1874-1940) and Fritz Haber patented the Haber-Bosch process for the industrial production of ammonia

Ammonia molecule
Ammonia. Computer model of a molecule of ammonia(NH3). Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour coded: nitrogen (blue) and hydrogen (white). Ammonia is a pungent-smelling colourless gas

Illustration depicting an apparatus for making ice, using ammonia salts and water. Dated 19th century

Cloudscape on Jupiter, artwork. The atmosphere of Jupiter, the largest planet in the Solar System, is mostly hydrogen and helium

Gas giant planets, artwork
Gas giant planets. Artwork of Jupiter (upper right), Saturn (bottom) and Neptune (centre left), three of the four gas giant planets of the Solar System

Root nodule. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a root nodule on a pea plant (Pisum sativum) caused by the nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria Rhizobium leguminosarum

Wet Battery: Leclance cell, invented c1866. Glass vessel containing zinc rod, solution of chloride of ammonia, and porous block of carbon surrounded by pieces of carbon manganese dioxide

Karl (Carl) Bosch (1874-1940) German chemist. Haber-Bosch process for sulphate of ammonia. Shared 1931 Nobel prize for chemistry with Friedrich Bergius. Obverse of commemorative medal

Advert by Scrubbs bath lotion 1934
Scrubbs bath lotion, Keeps you young. Softens and perfumes the bath. Ammonia of pine, lavender eau-de-cologne, rose and jasmine. Date: 1934

By-products developed from coal by G. H. Davis
The enormous importance of coal as the basic element in vital war manufactures. A diagrammatic drawing showing a great variety of by-products developed from coal. Date: 1944

Ammonia Railroad
Illustration of an ammonia powered railroad car exhibited at the Worlds Fair held in Chicago, Illinois in 1893. (Photo by Kean Collection/Getty Images)

Molecular model of Ammonia, digital illustration

Illustration of the Haber Process showing reaction of nitrogen and hydrogen to form ammonia

Illustration of carbon cycle and nitrogen cycle

Leclance cell, c1866, a type of wet battery. Zinc rod, left, central porous cell with a carbon block surrounded by small pieces of carbon and manganese dioxide

Glycerol phenylbutyrate drug molecule F007 / 0147
Glycerol phenylbutyrate urea cycle disorder drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: hydrogen (white), carbon (grey) and oxygen (red)

Ammonia production, 1950s C018 / 0666
Ammonia production. Industrial chemist inspecting a compressor that is used in the production of ammonia. These powerful compressors, commonly called hypers, compress gas to very high pressure

DuPont products label display, 1940s C018 / 0640
DuPont labels display. Woman adjusting a display of product labels used in the 1940s by the DuPont Company (founded in 1802). DuPont had primarily been a manufacturer of explosives

Georgian silver vinaigrette, circa 1820 C017 / 0709
Georgian silver vinaigrette with hinged grille. Ornamental boxes such as this one were traditionally used for holding smelling salts

Puplett patent ammonia compressor, c.1920 Date: circa 1920

Neptune. Computer artwork of a possible scene below clouds on the planet Neptune. Neptune, a gas giant, is the eighth planet from the Sun

Ammonia production. Schematic diagram of the Haber Process to make ammonia (NH3) from nitrogen (N2) and hydrogen (H2) gas

Creation, conceptual image
In natural science, abiogenesis or biopoesis is the study of how biological life arises from inorganic matter through natural processes, and the method by which life on Earth arises

Joseph Priestley, English chemist
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804). Historical artwork of the English chemist Joseph Priestley wrote books on optics and electricity but is best remembered for discovering a number of new gases including

Molecular model of ammonia
Ammonia. Molecular model of ammonia. The blue sphere represents an atom of nitrogen, the white spheres represent hydrogen

Nitrogenase protein, molecular model
Nitrogenase protein. Molecular model of the MoFe protein, one of two proteins (MoFe and Fe) that combine to form the enzyme nitrogenase

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"Unveiling the Creation of Ammonia: A Conceptual Journey through Chemistry" Step into the world of ammonia, a remarkable compound that has shaped industries and revolutionized our understanding of chemistry. This captivating image takes us back to its origins, where Claude Louis Berthollet, a visionary French chemist, first discovered this invisible danger. The lithograph titled "The Invisible Danger" captures the essence of ammonia's potential hazards while showcasing its vibrant colors. It serves as a reminder that even though we cannot see it with our naked eyes, ammonia demands respect and caution. William Gossage's black and white photograph transports us to an era when pioneers like Henry Deacon and Holbrook Gaskell paved the way for industrial advancements in ammonia production. Their relentless efforts at oil shale works near Broxburn laid the foundation for future breakthroughs. As we explore further, NASA's mesmerizing image reveals Saturn's cloud deck – a celestial wonder reminiscent of the molecular structure itself. Just like this vast expanse in space, ammonia molecules bond together to create something extraordinary. Karl Bosch, a German chemist from the 1930s, enters the scene as he refines methods for large-scale production of ammonia. His contributions propelled industries forward by making this vital compound more accessible than ever before. Intriguingly enough, even advertisements such as Scrubbs bath lotion from 1934 recognized how by-products developed from coal by G. H. Davis could be transformed into valuable resources like ammonia. This highlights not only its importance but also its versatility across various sectors. Finally, let us marvel at the intricate beauty within an individual molecule – atoms intricately arranged to form bonds that hold immense power within their structure. Ammonia continues to shape our world today; it is used in fertilizers to nourish crops and plays a crucial role in refrigeration systems worldwide. Its creation remains an awe-inspiring testament to the ingenuity and perseverance of chemists throughout history.