Element Collection

Dmitri Mendeleev, caricature
Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907). Caricature of the Russian chemist Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev. Mendeleyev (also spelt Mendeleev)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Standard periodic table, element types
Standard periodic table, colour-coded for element types. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Gold, Carnon Stream Works, Perranarworthal, Cornwall, England
Gold is a native element and precious metal which has been prized by mankind for thousands of years for its beauty, malleability and resistance to corrosion

The Periodic Table Digital Illustration
In the late 19th century, Russian chemist Dmitri Mendeleev published his first attempt at grouping chemical elements according to their atomic weights

Humphry Davy, caricature
Humphry Davy. Caricature of the British chemist and physicist Humphry Davy (1778-1829), holding a Davy lamp. The Davy lamp was a safety lamp designed for use in coal mines

Flame tests
Three ceramic dishes each containing burning ethanol. Each dish has a different colour flame due to chemicals that have been added to the ethanol

Dmitri Mendeleyevs Periodic Table in which the elements are arranged by atomic weight in groups of related chemical
MENDELEYEV: PERIODIC TABLE. Dmitri Mendeleyevs Periodic Table in which the elements are arranged by atomic weight in groups of related chemical and physical properties, early 20th century

Plutonium, atomic model
Plutonium. Schematic Bohr model of a plutonium atom. the 94 electrons (red) are orbiting a central nucleus (not shown) composed of protons and neutrons

Periodic table, computer artwork. This table shows the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number (the number of protons in the nucleus)

Dmitry Mendeleyev, Russian chemist
Dmitry Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907), Russian chemist. Mendeleyev (or Mendeleev) was initially an indifferent student, but left college at the top of his class

Silicon crystal, light micrograph
Light micrograph taken with episcopic lighting and Normarski Interference Contrast (DIC) of a specimen of pure 99.999999 Silicon

Gold with black sands in a gold pan
Gold (Au) is an elemental metal. It occurs mainly as nuggets in rocks or as seen here, as grains in alluvial deposits

Periodic table, computer artwork. This table shows the chemical elements arranged in order of atomic number (the number of protons in the nucleus)

Single leaf of Monstera deliciosa palm plant on pink background
Monstera deliciosa, the Hurricane or Swiss Cheese Plant. Big palm leaf on pink background

The Elements (Water), by Philippe Mercier (1689-1760)

Alchemical symbolism: toad and serpent represent two basic types of element, fixed and earthy (toad) and the volatile (serpent). Flying eagle represents Sublimation

View of Dunoon East Bay in Scotland
3562738 View of Dunoon East Bay in Scotland by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Dunoon, Great Britain 1920-1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

Gold nugget found in a dry river bed outside Potchefstroom, Wits. 120 km southwest of Johannesburg, October 1882. Approximately 68x48mm and 156g in weight

Samarium

EUCLID: ELEMENTS. A page from Euclids Elements, translated by English scholar Adelard of Bath from Arabic into Latin, 12th century

Aluminium window

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

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

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

Air, ca. 1748. Creator: Jean Daullé
Air, ca. 1748. After Francois Boucher

Copper, United Mines, Gwennap, Cornwall, England
This specimen was drawn for Specimens of British Minerals, Selected from the Cabinet of Philip Rashleigh (1797, Volume 1, Plate 17)

Copper, Botallack, St Just, Cornwall, England
A dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements

Native Copper, Cooks Kitchen, Illogan, Cornwall, England
Solid crystalline copper like a root of a tree crystallised at the points. Collector Philip Rashleigh wrote in his mineral catalogue: Virgin Copper in form of the Root of a Tree

Copper with Quartz, South Caradon Mine, St Cleer, Cornwall, England
Copper with crystalline quartz. Most Cornish copper specimens are dull, but native copper (pure copper, uncombined with any other elements) from Caradon is invariably bright

Copper, Cornwall, England
An intricate dendritic growth of copper crystals. Also known as native copper, the specimen is pure copper, uncombined with any other elements

The After-work Activities Centre of the War Ministry of Bologna, trip to Trieste, June 21, 1930
3562238 The After-work Activities Centre of the War Ministry of Bologna, trip to Trieste, June 21, 1930 by Unknown photographer

Rutger's Presbyterian church, the Ansoni Hotel and the Giuseppe Verdi Monument on Broadway
3562880 Rutger's Presbyterian church, the Ansoni Hotel and the Giuseppe Verdi Monument on Broadway by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: New York City, 1930-1935 ca)

A young woman posing nude on a couch
3562656 A young woman posing nude on a couch by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: France 1925-1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Skyscrapers in Manhattan
3563382 Skyscrapers in Manhattan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: United States 1930 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Female portrait, Frassene, Voltago Agordino
3568085 Female portrait, Frassene, Voltago Agordino by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Frassene, Voltago Agordino 1960 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Four women resting on a bench in Gorki Park, Moscow, Russia
3567029 Four women resting on a bench in Gorki Park, Moscow, Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Moscow, Gorki Park, Russia 1960 ca)

Portrait of two men under a pergola
3560342 Portrait of two men under a pergola by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Brijuni Islands, Croatia 1920-1930 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Interior of Teatro della Pergola, Florence
3560221 Interior of Teatro della Pergola, Florence by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Teatro della Pergola, Florence 1950 ca)

A pair of girls indoors
3562835 A pair of girls indoors by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sicily 1865 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of Princess of Wales Alexandra of Denmark, future Queen of England
3562250 Portrait of Princess of Wales Alexandra of Denmark, future Queen of England by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Great Britain 1860-1880 Photographer)

Interior with a woman
3562837 Interior with a woman by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Sicily 1865 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Victor Hugo reflected in a mirror
3567234 Victor Hugo reflected in a mirror by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Guernsey, Hauteville House, Great Britain 1860 ca)

The Sochi (or Soci) Casino, on the North Sea, in Southern Russia
3567109 The Sochi (or Soci) Casino, on the North Sea, in Southern Russia by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Sochi (or Soci)

Gondolas at Rialto Bridge, Venice
3562122 Gondolas at Rialto Bridge, Venice by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Venice 1941 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

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"Unveiling the Building Blocks of Nature: Exploring Elements in Cornwall, England" Discovering the hidden treasures of Cornwall, England - a land rich in history and minerals. From the captivating Gold mines at Carnon Stream Works to the birthplace of renowned chemist Dmitry Mendeleev in Perranarworthal, this region holds secrets that shaped our understanding of elements. Step into the world of science with a whimsical caricature depicting Dmitry Mendeleev himself. His groundbreaking work on organizing elements led to the creation of the Standard Periodic Table as we know it today. Dive deeper into this digital illustration showcasing element types and their unique properties. Travel back in time to witness Humphry Davy's flame tests, where he discovered new elements through vibrant colors emitted by burning substances. Witness how Mendeleyev's early 20th-century Periodic Table revolutionized chemistry by arranging elements based on atomic weight and related chemical properties. Marvel at the intricate beauty captured under a light microscope - behold a mesmerizing Silicon crystal revealing its delicate structure. And let us not forget about gold - its allure shines through black sands found within a gold pan, reminding us of its timeless value. Join us on an extraordinary journey through time and space as we unravel nature's fundamental building blocks - exploring elements that shape our world.