Compound Collection (page 19)

Vitamin K3 molecule C013 / 8904
Vitamin K3 molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of vitamin K3, also called menadione. Atoms are represented as spheres: carbon (large, grey), hydrogen (small)

Vitamin K1 molecule C013 / 8902
Vitamin K1 molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: carbon (grey)

Vitamin K1 molecule C013 / 8903
Vitamin K1 molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of vitamin K1, also called phylloquinone. Atoms are represented as spheres: carbon (large, grey), hydrogen (small)

Graphene conductivity, conceptual image C013 / 8897
Graphene conductivity, conceptual image. Computer artwork of a graphene sheet with electricity (yellow) passing through it. Graphene is a single layer of graphite

Clenbuterol bronchodilator drug molecule C013 / 8893
Clenbuterol drug molecule. This drug is a decongestant and bronchodilator used to treat breathing disorders. It acts on beta-2 adrenergic receptors in the smooth muscle of the airways

Erythropoietin molecule C013 / 8891
Erythropoietin molecule (EPO), molecular model. EPO is a glycoprotein that is produced by the kidneys in response to low blood oxygen levels

Birch pollen allergen molecule C013 / 8889
Birch pollen allergen molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a Bet v 1L molecule. This molecule is responsible for allergic reactions to pollen from birch (Betula sp.) trees

Green fluorescent protein molecule C013 / 8885
Green fluorescent protein molecule. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of green fluorescent protein (GFP). GFP is found in the Pacific jellyfish Aequorea victoria

Erythropoietin hormone complex. Computer model showing the secondary structure of a molecule of the human hormone Erythropoietin (EPO), complexed with an erythropoetin receptor molecule

Bovine adrenodoxin molecules C013 / 8876
Bovine adrenodoxin molecules. Computer models showing the secondary structure of two molecules of adrenodoxin (adrenal ferredoxin) from a cow

Cytochrome b5 molecules C013 / 8874
Cytochrome b5 molecules. Computer artwork showing the secondary structure of two molecules of cytochrome B5. This protein plays a crucial role in metabolism in animals (including humans), fungi

Compound steam locomotive, 1889
Compound steam locomotive, 19th-century artwork. Compound steam engines increased efficiency by expanding steam in two or more phases rather than just one

Webb compound steam locomotive, 1889
Webb compound steam locomotive, 19th-century artwork. Compound steam engines increased efficiency by expanding steam in two or more phases rather than just one

Tumour suppressor protein molecular model C013 / 7914
Tumour suppressor protein. Molecular model of the tumour suppressor protein p53 (blue, green and orange) bound to a molecule of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, yellow and pink)

DNA polymerase molecule C013 / 7909
DNA polymerase. Molecular model of a molecule of DNA polymerase (blue) replicating a strand of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid, pink and turquoise). The secondary structure of the DNA polymerase is shown

HIV antibody therapy, molecular model C013 / 7908
HIV antibody therapy. Molecular model of the interaction of the HIV surface protein gp120 (yellow, bottom right) as it interacts with a human white blood cell surface protein (CD4, green)

Ascorbic acid crystals (SEM) C013 / 7831
Ascorbic acid crystals or vitamin C, showing the monoclinic crystal structure of the pure form (characterised by 3 unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles)

Abcorbic acid crystals (SEM) C013 / 7830
Ascorbic acid crystals or vitamin C, showing the monoclinic crystal structure of the pure form (characterised by 3 unequal axes, one pair of which are not at right angles)

Histone deacetylase and inhibitor C014 / 0136
Histone deacetylase and inhibitor. Molecular model of a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDI) molecule (left) and a histone deacetylase 2(HDAC2) molecule (right)

Histone deacetylase and inhibitor C014 / 0134
Histone deacetylase and inhibitor. Molecular model of a histone deacetylase inhibitor (HDI) molecule (bottom left) bound to a histone deacetylase 2(HDAC2) molecule (white shape)

Histone deacetylase 2 inhibitor molecule C014 / 0130
Histone deacetylase 2 inhibitor, molecular model. This molecule inhibits the action of the enzyme histone deacetylase, which modifies complexes of protein and DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid)

Gypsum crystals SEM
Gypsum crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of calcium sulphate dihydrate, or gypsum. Gypsum is used as plaster of Paris

Rose quartz crystals, SEM
Rose quartz crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Quartz is a form of silica (silicon dioxide) and the most abundant mineral in the Earths crust

Coloured SEM of beryllium oxide crystals
Beryllium oxide crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the fractured surface of beryllium oxide (BeO) ceramic

High density foam, Zotefoam
Zotefoam. Coloured scanning electron micrograph of Zotefoam LD45, a high density synthetic foam. Zotefoam is characterized by the relatively uniform size of the cells (irregular shapes)

TEMPUR memory foam, SEM
TEMPUR memory foam, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). This viscoelastic memory foam, made from polyurethane, was originally developed in the 1970s at NASA Ames Research Center, California

Reflective belt material
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of a reflective material used in safety clothing. The material is retro-reflective

Resin used in solid phase peptide synthesis A850 / 0042
Light micrograph of p-Methylbenzhydrylamine, an inert resin used in solid phase peptide synthesis; an amide group is attached to the resin allowing further amino acids to be built up in a chain

SEM of silver crystals
Silver crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of dendritic (branching, tree- like) crystals of silver (symbol Ag, atomic number 47)

Crystals of silver on copper wire
Light micrograph in incident illumination of crystalline silver deposited on a copper wire. Copper wire is suspended in a solution of silver nitrate

LM of melted arsenic disulphide
Light micrograph of molten arsenic disulphide. Interference contrast. Magnification: x200 at 35mm size

Calcium sulphate crystals, SEM
Calcium sulphate crystals. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of crystals of calcium sulphate (CaSO4), or gypsum. Calcium sulphate is used as plaster of Paris

Light micrograph of picric acid crystals
Light micrograph in interference contrast illumination of picric acid crystals. Picric acid is an explosive, and is commonly used in home-made bombs. Magnification x200 at 35mm size

Kettle fur limescale
Kettle fur". Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of fur from a domestic kettle, showing the crystals that form in a hard water area

LM of silver nitrate crystals
Polarised light micrograph of silver nitrate crystals. Silver nitrate is used in photography and as a test for chloride, bromide and iodide ions. Magnification: x100 at 35mm size

American lithograph advertisement for Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, 1889
AD: PATENT MEDICINE, 1889. American lithograph advertisement for Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound, 1889

Advertisement for Vogelers Curative Compound. Line engraving, American, 1897
AD: PATENT MEDICINE. Advertisement for Vogelers Curative Compound. Line engraving, American, 1897

Imperial & Royal Austrian State Railways, painted by F Moore, 4-4-0 2-cylinder compound express locomotive (Golschorf system), Loco Mag, , p.204a

Bessemers air deflecting railway carriages and compound railway carriage-axles. eng

Aglais urticae, small tortoiseshell butterfly
Scanning electron microscope image showing the head of a small tortoiseshell butterfly (x 25 on a standard 9cm wide print). This image has been coloured artificially by computer

Calliphora vicina, blowfly or bluebottle
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing the smaller units making up the compound eye of a blowfly

Porcellio sccaber, woodlouse
Scanning electron microscope (SEM) image showing all the units that make up the compound eye of a woodlouse

Eye of a fly
Page 201. From Micrographia or some Physiological description of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses, 1665 by Robert Hooke

United States, State of Arizona, Scottsdale. Entrance tower and fountain, Frank Lloyd Wright Taliesin West Compound

Mexico, Baja California, Midriff Islands, Bahia de las Animas (Bay of the Spirits) this inlet called Scorpion Bay by locals. Eco adventure compound in remote pristine location on Sea of Cortez

Italy, Venice. Sailor entering naval base

Churchill, Manitoba. Polar bear hotel

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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.