Carbon Collection

Ducati 998R Italy

Graphene sheet, artwork C016 / 8274
Graphene sheet. Computer artwork showing the molecular structure of a graphene sheet. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

Ducati 749R Italy

Diamond, computer artwork
Cut and polished diamond, computer artwork. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure

Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of four cylindrical fullerenes (carbon nanotubes) of varying size, with the smaller ones nested inside the larger ones

Graphene sheet. Graphene is a planar sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Stacked graphene sheets form the common material graphite, used in pencils and industry

KOENIGSEGG Agera One-1, 2014, Silver, & black
KOENIGSEGG Agera One-1 2014 Silver & black

Pagani Zonda C12s 7. 3
Pagani Zonda C12s 7.3

The Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite
Murchison fell in September 1969, in Victoria, Australia. It is rich in indigenous (i.e. not terrestrial contaminant) amino acids and other organic molecules

Carbon nanotube. Computer artwork showing the hexagonal carbon structure of a nanotube, or buckytube

Graphene sheet. Graphene is a planar sheet of carbon atoms arranged in a hexagonal pattern. Stacked graphene sheets form the common material graphite, used in pencils and industry

Nikolai Zelinsky
NIKOLAI ZELINSKY Russian scientist, invented the first carbon-filter gas mask, winner of many Soviet awards

Pagani Zonda F

[Ellen Terry at Age Sixteen]; Julia Margaret Cameron, British, born India, 1815 - 1879; Freshwater, England, Europe; negative 1864; print about 1875; Carbon print; Image

Cut diamond and crystals
A cut diamond surrounded by rough crystals. Diamond is comprised of compacted carbon and is the hardest natural substance known on Earth

Diamond
Cut and polished diamond. Diamond is a naturally occurring form of carbon that has crystallised under great pressure. Pure crystals are colourless and transparent

Cut diamond. Diamond is a crystalline form of pure carbon. It is the hardest mineral known. Large diamonds such as this command high prices

Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer graphic of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. The carbon (C) atoms (green spheres)

Nanotube technology, computer artwork
Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene molecule (carbon nanotube). The hexagonal carbon structure of the nanotube is shown here

Fullerene molecule, computer artwork
Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C320. Fullerenes are a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Rocks, Carbon
Various types of carbon including crystallised diamond, graphite, slate coal and peat

traffic congestion on the M1 motorway at Loughborough due to sheer volume of traffic with a plane coming into land at
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Battery-powered carbon arc lamp, being demonstrated outside the National Gallery
5309956 Battery-powered carbon arc lamp, being demonstrated outside the National Gallery; (add.info.: W.E. Staite's battery-powered carbon arc lamp)

Boudet's microphone, 1882
3479289 Boudet's microphone, 1882; (add.info.: Boudet's microphone: this consisted of a glass tube 3ins long and 0.4 ins in diameter)

Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light
5312171 Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light)

Swan incandescent light globes
5312173 Swan incandescent light globes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent light globes. The carbon filament here is of cotton threads hardened by soaking in sulphuric acid)

Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp
5310264 Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pavel Yablochkov's candle arc lamp (1876). The globe is cut away to show the two parallel carbon rods

A Bunsen cell
5307990 A Bunsen cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bunsen cell, a zinc-carbon primary cell composed of a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous pot from a carbon cathode in)

Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm
530472 Edison carbon telephone: sending and receiving apparatus with battery box at base. Solid metal diaphragm. Wood engraving, New York 1890; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison carbon telephone: Wall-mounted model with 'pony-crown' receiver (right). Wood engraving, New York, 1879
530471 Edison carbon telephone: Wall-mounted model with 'pony-crown' receiver (right). Wood engraving, New York, 1879; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving)
539945 Antoine Laurent Lavoisier discovered oxygen (engraving) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Antoine Laurent Lavoisier (1743-1794) French chemist, discovered oxygen

An engraving depicting the Alliance Nolet generator being used to power a carbon arc lamp
5311558 An engraving depicting the Alliance Nolet generator being used to power a carbon arc lamp. Used in lighthouses at La Heve, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1890); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Puddling furnace and mechanical hammer (right background): Pig iron puddled to remove carbon and oxygen
531837 Puddling furnace and mechanical hammer (right background): Pig iron puddled to remove carbon and oxygen, ball of hot metal (bloom) then hammered. Process sometimes repeated

Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War
5321268 Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris, during the Franco-Prussian War; (add.info.: Generating light at Montmartre, during the Siege of Paris)

Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet
5308969 Engraving depicting a neograph: a roll of perforated paper was placed in a cabinet and the handle turned when a fresh sheet was needed; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a neograph)

The process the mining of Anthracite
5308317 The process the mining of Anthracite.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the process of mining of Anthracite. Wagons of Anthracite are loaded and brought to the barges. Dated 19th century)

A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting
5312174 A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Swan incandescent light globe and fitting, shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace)

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)

Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891
530467 Cross-section of Edison's lamp-black (carbon) button telephone transmitter (microphone). Wood engraving c1891.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Carbon microphone, invented in 1878 by David Edward Hughes (1831-1900), English inventor. From R
537741 Carbon microphone, invented in 1878 by David Edward Hughes (1831-1900), English inventor. From R. Wormell Electricity in the Service of ManLondon, 1890

Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting
5310149 Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Edison's incandescent light globe in a pendant fitting)

The Royal Exchange and Mansion House
5321271 The Royal Exchange and Mansion House; (add.info.: The Royal Exchange and Mansion House; London, lit by Siemens carbon arc lamps; 1883.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Edison carbon telephone. Wood engraving, London, 1879
530473 Edison carbon telephone. Wood engraving, London, 1879; Universal History Archive/UIG.

1992 Spanish GP
CIRCUIT DE BARCELONA-CATALUNYA, SPAIN - MAY 03: Detail of Lotus 102D front wing endplate extensions during the Spanish GP at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya on May 03

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Giovanni Cavalli

2015 MotoGP Championship. British Grand Prix. Silverstone, England. 28th - 30th August 2015. Mechanics change brake discs. Ref: KW7_5569a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

2016 MotoGP Championship. French Grand Prix. Le Mans, France. 6th - 8th May 2016. Winglet on Pramac Ducati. Ref: _W7_5255a. World copyright: Kevin Wood/LAT Photographic

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Carbon is the unsung hero of our modern world, with its versatility and strength making it an essential element in various industries. From the sleek Ducati 998R and 749R motorcycles made in Italy to the powerful Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, carbon fiber has revolutionized automotive engineering, providing lightweight yet durable components. But carbon's influence goes beyond just transportation; it extends into cutting-edge technology as well. With nanotube technology and graphene leading the way, scientists are unlocking new possibilities for electronics and materials. The intricate diamond computer artwork showcases how they are be transformed into a thing of beauty while retaining its exceptional properties. Art enthusiasts appreciate carbon's presence too. In Ellen Terry at Age Sixteen painting, we see how artists have used charcoal (a form of carbon) to create stunning portraits throughout history. Even contemporary art embraces this versatile element - just look at the captivating Graphene sheet artwork C016 / 8274. Not limited to man-made creations, nature also offers us glimpses of carbon's wonders. The Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite holds secrets about our solar system's origins and provides valuable insights into organic chemistry. One cannot discuss carbon without mentioning its most famous form: the carbon nanotube. These microscopic structures possess incredible strength-to-weight ratios that could revolutionize fields like aerospace and medicine. Finally, we come full circle with Pagani Zonda C12s 3 and Pagani Zonda F supercars – both showcasing how high-performance vehicles benefit from incorporating advanced composite materials like carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP). Whether it is propelling us forward on two wheels or four or pushing boundaries in science and art alike, there is no denying that "carbon" is a force to be reckoned with – transforming dreams into reality one atom at a time.