Compound Collection (page 10)

An Afghan National Army soldier walks near historic ruins within Alexander the Great s
May 31, 2010 - An Afghan National Army soldier walks near historic ruins within The Castle, believed to be built by Alexander the Great more than 2, 000 years ago in Qalat City, Afghanistan

An Airman and a Soldier jump into a tub of cleaning solution
April 12, 2007 - An Airman and a Soldier jump into a tub of cleaning solution during training after entering a bunker housing a simulated chemical weapons lab at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A U. S. Army Soldier examines the rubble of a destroyed compound
A U.S. Army Soldier examines the rubble of a destroyed compound that housed suspected Anti-Coalition Forces, located along the Tirin River in the Uruzgan Province of Afghanistan

A squad leader searches the room of a compound in Afghanistan
October 1, 2010 - A squad leader searches the room of a compound in Gowragi, Afghanistan, during a clearing operation

Remains of Alexander the Greats Castle in Qalat City, Afghanistan
May 31, 2010 - Remains of Alexander the Greats Castle, now used by American and Afghan National Army soldiers in Qalat City, Afghanistan

Air Force Reserve security forces members raid an enemy compound
April 9, 2014 - Air Force Reserve security forces members storm an enemy compound during a training mission at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado

The village of Combo-Combo, Central Africa, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888
KW392549 The village of Combo-Combo, Central Africa, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

A Congolese village in the mid 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888
KW392552 A Congolese village in the mid 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish, out of copyright

A village in Central Africa during the 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca
KW392547 A village in Central Africa during the 19th century, from Africa Pintoresca, published 1888 (engraving) by Spanish School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; Spanish

Ascent of Charless balloon over the Champs de Mars, from Wonderful Balloon
KW288074 Ascent of Charless balloon over the Champs de Mars, from Wonderful Balloon Ascents or the Conquest of the Skies, by Fulgence Marion, published in c.1870 (litho) by French School

The French in Madagascar, Plan of Tamatave, Showing the Amount of Property Owned
THE FRENCH IN MADAGASCAR, PLAN OF TAMATAVE, SHOWING THE AMOUNT OF PROPERTY OWNED BY DIFFERENT NATIONS, 1883: 1. Site of the Hova Garrison Town. 2. Principal Hova Fort. 3. Mr. Shaws Compound. 4

Compound Microscope and Case; Micrometric stage invented by Michel-Ferdinand d Albert d Ailly, sixth duke of Chaulnes, French, 1714 - 1769, Gilt-bronze mounts attributed to Jacques Caffieri, French

Four-spotted Chaser or Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) drying, macro

Fritillary (Melitaeini) with rain drop, macro

EDWIN HURD CONGER (1843-1907). American lawyer and politician, and the United States minister to China. Photographed at the United States Legation Compound in Beijing on 2 June 1900

Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa
A Chinese Mining Boy, South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Mining Boys - South Africa
Three Chinese Mining Boys. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Chinese Musicians - one playing an Erhu - South Africa
Chinese Musicians - one pictured playing an Erhu - in South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Bahrain - The Sepoy Guard of the British Governor
Bahrain - The Local Sepoy Guard of the British Governor - standing at the entrance to his official compound. Date: 1933

Police in Chinese Compound, South Africa - contracted miners
Police in a Chinese Compound, South Africa. Between 1904 and 1910, over 63, 000 contracted miners were brought in to work the mines of the Witwatersrand

Robert Hookes Microscope
Full-size copy of Robert Hookes Compound Microscope - held at the Science Museum, London. Hooke, an English natural philosopher, architect and polymath (1635-1703) - author of Micrographia (1665)

Bermuda. The Royal Naval Dockyard

Napier Nomad compound diesel engine, starboard front quarter

Minerals, Blue John or Derbyshire Spar, surface of un-polished piece of fluorite mineral, from Blue John Cavern, Derbyshire, England

Minerals, Pyromorphite (Lead chlorophosphate) green crystalline mineral on quartz, from Mid-Wales orefield

Minerals, Iron Pyrite or Fools Gold crystals, cubic crystals on host rock

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Horsefly / Deer Fly - On human skin (Tabanus sp.) Date:

Picture No. 10855989
Green Damselfly (Calopteryx virgo) Date:

Picture No. 10855605
Horse / Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) Date:

Picture No. 10855604
Horse / Cleg Fly (Haematopota pluvialis) Date:

Design for a compound tandem machine with flappers mounted
Design for a compound tandem machine, with flappers mounted outboard of the fixed wings: flappers a move up, as BB move down. 1815. From Cayleys original notebook

Dairy farming, automatic washing and filling formaldehyde footbath used after milking dairy cows in Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour, Lancashire, England, April

Dairy farming, Holstein cows going through formaldehyde footbath after milking in Alpha Laval 50 point rotary parlour, Lancashire, England, April

Alunite

Brilliant-cut Sapphire

White orchid petals, female Orchid Mantis insect camouflaged amongst them, pale wings, petal-like flaps on legs, large compound eyes

Yellow and green Grasshopper, detail of forelegs and long face with bulging black compound eyes and long yellow antennae

Short-Horned Grasshopper, detail of jointed legs and narrow face with two large black compound eyes and short antennae

Damselfly, large compound eyes, segmented abdomen, strong claspers at end of abdomen, network of veins supporting wings, soft hairs on brightly coloured body, feeding on Campion flower

Cave Cricket, also known as Camel Cricket thanks to humped back, back legs covered in sharp spikes and spines, long-legged scavenger, antennae and feeler-like cerci, small compound eyes

Desert Locusts, sensitive antennae, compound eyes, hard collar protecting thorax, segmented abdomen, long strong back legs with sharp spines, side view

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3653
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Water molecule C017 / 3605
Water molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of water (H2O). Atoms are colour coded: oxygen (red) and hydrogen (white), with the bonds between them as bars (grey)

Glass of water, artwork C017 / 3619
Glass of water, computer artwork

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3652
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Crude oil C016 / 9780
Crude oil being poured. Crude oil is oil from the ground before it has been refined. It contains a varied mixture of hydrocarbons that can be separated out (refined) by heating

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A fascinating world of compounds unfolds in this captivating collection of images. From the ancient artistry of knapped flint tools to the intricate beauty of copper and magnesium sulphate crystals, each compound tells its own unique story. In a mesmerizing light micrograph, caffeine crystals shimmer with delicate intricacy, while the process of threshing wheat showcases the compound's vital role in agriculture. The stunning EDTA crystals reveal their exquisite structure under microscopic examination, offering a glimpse into their molecular composition. Oxytocin hormone crystals take center stage in another breathtaking light micrograph, showcasing nature's ability to create intricate patterns. Meanwhile, an ant captured through scanning electron microscopy reminds us that even tiny creatures are composed of complex compounds. Artwork depicting secondary structures of proteins invites contemplation on the building blocks that make life possible. The perovskite crystal structure captivates with its geometric precision and potential for technological advancements. The Simulium damnosum, also known as the Simulian blackfly, is showcased as a remarkable example of nature's interconnectedness and reliance on compounds for survival. Light micrographs unveil oxytocin crystals once again, highlighting their ethereal beauty. Finally, a honey bee captured through scanning electron microscopy serves as a reminder that compounds shape not only our surroundings but also play an essential role in sustaining life itself. This captivating journey through various compounds offers glimpses into both natural wonders and human ingenuity. It underscores how these fundamental elements shape our world in ways both seen and unseen – from ancient tools to modern technology – reminding us that everything around us is ultimately comprised of compounds waiting to be discovered and understood.