Compound Collection (page 20)

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

West Africa, Africa, Ghana, Nakpa. Pot on stove against wall of traditional mud dwelling

Bhutan, Thimphu. A monk feeds the pigeons inside the courtyard of Tashi Chho Dzong

West Africa, Africa, Togo, Tamberma Region. Batammariba fetish objects against traditional Takienta mud dwelling

LCC-LFB bulk foam carrier, Deptford fire station
C42 was Deptford fire station. In addition to its pump escape and pump it had a foam tender which carried 100 x 5 gallon cans of foam compound and large foam making branches and generators

MARINE STEAM ENGINE, 1878. The modern compound marine steam engine. Line engraving, 1878

GUINEA COAST: SETTLEMENT. A European commercial settlement on the Guinea Coast of West Africa with four compounds belonging to Portugal, France, England and Holland. Line engraving, French, 1730

Walled military compound - Turkmenistan
Walled military compound, with officials and soldiers, in Turkmenistan Date: circa 1910s

War Dance South Africa
War dance by the native workers in a gold mine compound, Johannesburg. Date: 1934

Sierra Leone - Market House at Magbalay Date: 1906

Water quality scientist from Thames Water, taking samples to be tested for traces of metaldehyde, carbetamide and propyzamide, River Cherwell, Cropredy Bridge, Oxfordshire, England, march

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Hoverfly (Volucella sp. ) adult, close-up of head, Oxfordshire, England, august
Hoverfly (Volucella sp.) adult, close-up of head, Oxfordshire, England, august

Lesser Hornet Hoverfly (Volucella inanis) adult, close-up of eyes, Norfolk, England, august

Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp. ) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march
Cluster Fly (Pollenia sp.) adult, close-up of head, feeding, with water droplet on eye, Leicestershire, England, march

Insects head, SEM
Insects head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of an insect (order Hemiptera). The insect has two large compound eyes on either side of its head (grey)

18th century microscope. Historical artwork of a compound microscope built by the Englishman John Marshall. It has several key design improvements that were invented towards the end of the 17th

Stink bug, SEM
Stink bug. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a stink bug, or shield bug (order Hemiptera). Its large compound eyes (green) are seen

Mayfly nymph head, SEM
Mayfly nymph head, scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are the oldest surviving winged insects

Robey steam engine. Artwork of a tandem compound steam engine manufactured by the Robey engineering company. Fuel, burnt in the furnace (right) produced steam that drove the piston (centre)

Three-cylinder compound steam locomotive. Diagram of a steam locomotive that used three cylinders in its steam engine. A steam engine converts the thermal energy of steam into motion

Geometer moth, SEM
Geometer moth. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a moth belonging to the family Geometridae. The head is dominated by two large compound eyes (red)

Moths head, SEM
Moths head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the surface of the head of an unidentified moth (order Lepidoptera). Most of the moths head is covered with long hairs (pink/yellow)

Gnat head, SEM
Gnat head. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of the head of a gnat, a small type of fly (order Diptera), seen from the side

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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.