Chemistry Collection (page 4)

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E. Rutherford with his granddaughter (1931)
The New Zealand born physicist Sir Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937) with his granddaughter Elisabeth Fowler (1931). In 1903, together with F

Elemental analysis
MODEL RELEASED. Elemental analysis. Laboratory technician using an inductively coupled plasma - atomic optical emission spectrometer (ICP-AES)

Caffeine, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (green), oxygen (red) and nitrogen (blue)

Aflatoxin, molecular model. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Leptin, molecular model. This hormone is produced by adipose (fat) tissue. It interacts with receptors in the brains hypothalamus to signal when a person is full

Buckyball molecule C320, artwork
Artwork of a buckyball molecule, chemical formula C320, also known as buckminsterfullerene. This large spherical fullerene molecule made of 320 carbon atoms is arranged like a geodesic dome of

Copper sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph of copper sulphate (CuS04) crystals

Calcium phosphate crystal, SEM
Calcium phosphate crystal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Crystalline materials have their atoms placed in regular lattices that can form geometric shapes like this

Paper chromatograms of various dyes
Paper chromatography. A selection of paper chromatograms of industrial dyes. Paper chromatography involves placing a small amount of the substance under investigation on a piece of filter paper

Fire. Conceptual image of a fire inside a container normally used by fire services to hold water to extinguish fires. This could represent recent controversies surrounding the funding of the fire

Light micrograph of cast iron, DIC
Light micrograph of cast iron using differential interference contrast (DIC) lighting. Steel & cast iron are made by adding small amounts of carbon to iron

Cholera toxin, molecular model
Cholera toxin. Molecular model of the secondary structure of cholera enterotoxin (intestinal toxin). The molecule consists of two subunits, A (top) and B (bottom)

Progesterone hormone
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of progesterone. X 40

Isotretinoin anti-acne drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as tubes and are colour- coded; carbon (yellow), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Mescaline hallucinogenic drug molecule
Mescaline hallucinogenic drug, molecular model. Mescaline is a hallucinogenic drug, produced from the dried tops (buttons) of the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii)

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

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

Silver crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of silver (symbol Ag, atomic number 47). Silver is a lustrous, precious metal which has been known since pre-history

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

Buckyball molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a spherical fullerene and the first fullerene to be discovered (in 1985)

Computer graphic of a molecule of ATP
ATP. Computer graphic representation of a molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The molecule acts as an intracellular battery of metabolic energy

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug
Valdecoxib, computer model. This drug was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual symptoms under the trade name Bextra

Paclitaxel drug molecule
Paclitaxel. Computer model of a molecule of the drug paclitaxel. It is sold under the brand name Taxol. It is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancers

Serotonin neurotransmitter molecule
Serotonin molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, C10.H12.N2.O), a neurotransmitter. Atoms (spheres) are colour- coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white)

Bust of John Fuller, philanthropist
Marble bust of John Fuller (1757-1834), English philanthropist. Fuller was born at North Stoneham, Hampshire. At the age of four he lost his father, the local clergyman

Chemist Demonstrates

Table of Elements
Table of elements of matter Listing metallic and non- metallic elements, and including various pieces of apparatus

Chemistry students, Leeds University

Lab at Pratt Institute
The Department of Domestic Science (Chemistry) at the Pratt Institute, Brooklyn

Geber Teaching
GEBER Spanish alchemist teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece

Maria Sklodowska-Curie, c.1902-05 (b/w photo)
7338835 Maria Sklodowska-Curie, c.1902-05 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Maria Sklodowska-Curie with her daughter. Reproduction by Piotr Baracz); Jerzy Baracz/East News.

Pulvermacher's chain
5311895 Pulvermacher's chain; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Pulvermacher's chain: the patient would hold the handles of the zinc/copper/zinc chain, each link of which was wound round wood)

Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic
5311887 Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Jean Martin Charcot's electrotherapy clinic at the Salpetriere, Paris, founded 1877)

Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid
5311885 Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid; (add.info.: Cross-section if a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid)

The measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer
5311838 The measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the measuring of the specific gravity of alcohol with a hydrometer)

An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print)
7419937 An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. (print); (add.info.: An apothecary shop in an Arab bazaar. A veiled woman customer speaks with the druggist)

Maria Sklodowska-Curie, 1903 (b/w photo)
7339074 Maria Sklodowska-Curie, 1903 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Maria Sklodowska-Curie shortly after defending her doctorate, France); Krzysztof Chojnacki Collection/East News.

Engraving depicting Joseph Black lecturing on latent heat at Glasgow University
UIG5425825 Engraving depicting Joseph Black lecturing on latent heat at Glasgow University. Joseph Black (1728-1799) a Scottish physician and chemist. Dated 18th Century ©UIG/Leemage.

A machine for making ices at home
5310253 A machine for making ices at home; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a machine for making ices at home. This used a freezing mixture which was usually two parts of crushed ice)

The use of a magnesium photographic flash light
5307896 The use of a magnesium photographic flash light.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the use of a magnesium photographic flash light devised by attaching a rubber tube to the mouthpiece of a)

An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process
5311607 An engraving depicting an English rotating furnace for the manufacture of sodium carbonate by the Leblanc process, named after its inventor, Nicolas Leblanc

Henri Sainte-Claire Deville, french chemist, 1869 (engraving)
6426233 Henri Sainte-Claire Deville, french chemist, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henri Sainte-Claire Deville (1818-1881), french chemist, research on aluminum

Christian Friedrich Schnbein, chemist engineer, 1869 (engraving)
6426219 Christian Friedrich Schnbein, chemist engineer, 1869 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christian Friedrich Schnbein (1799-1868) , german became swiss,chemist engineer

The digester, or autoclave (engraving)
8643779 The digester, or autoclave (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The digester, or autoclave)

Robert Boyle, "The Father of Modern Chemistry" (engraving)
8643767 Robert Boyle, "The Father of Modern Chemistry" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Boyle)

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: A Journey through Chemistry's Timeline" Step back in time to 1869, when Dmitri Mendeleev introduced his groundbreaking creation - Mendeleyev's periodic table. This iconic masterpiece laid the foundation for understanding elements and their properties. Imagine holding a Bakelite telephone, marveling at its invention that revolutionized communication. It was during this era that chemistry began intertwining with everyday life, igniting curiosity and innovation. The mesmerizing dance of fire captivates our senses, reminding us of the transformative power of chemical reactions. From ancient alchemists like Count of St Germain to modern scientists like Dmitri Mendeleev, it has always been driven by those seeking knowledge and discovery. Colours derived from coal tar brought vibrant hues into our lives. Through colour lithography, we witnessed art merging with science as chemists unlocked the secrets hidden within nature's palette. Enter the realm of elements on the standard periodic table - a visual representation showcasing various element types and their unique characteristics. Copper and magnesium sulphate experiments (LM) exemplify how chemistry allows us to manipulate matter for practical purposes. In 1954, mass spectrometry emerged as a powerful tool enabling scientists to analyze complex substances at an atomic level. The birth of this technique marked another milestone in unraveling nature's mysteries. Chemistry not only impacts our physical world but also extends its reach into medicine. An anaesthetic inhibiting an ion channel C015/6718 showcases how chemicals can alter biological processes for therapeutic purposes. A laboratory clamp symbolizes precision and control in scientific experimentation – essential qualities that have propelled countless discoveries throughout history. Picture Ernest Rutherford standing tall amidst his research apparatus in Cavendish Laboratory – a testament to his pioneering work on atomic structure that reshaped our understanding of matter itself.