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

The Galleria dei Vasi in Villa Sanmezzano in Rignano sull'Arno; original owner and constructor
3558462 The Galleria dei Vasi in Villa Sanmezzano in Rignano sull'Arno; original owner and constructor: Ferdinando Panciatichi Ximenes d 'Aragona (Florence 1813 - Sammezzano 1897); (add.info)

Woman seing Rome from the panoramic terrace of the Villa Doria-Pamphilj, Rome
494014 Woman seing Rome from the panoramic terrace of the Villa Doria-Pamphilj, Rome; Alinari.

Houses of Europeans in Saigon
3567076 Houses of Europeans in Saigon by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Saigon, Vietnam 1880-1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of Trollhattan in Sweden: the waterfall
3569274 View of Trollhattan in Sweden: the waterfall by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Trollhattan, Sweden 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Portrait of composer Richard Wagner
3569241 Portrait of composer Richard Wagner by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Germany 1870 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Arena of Verona
3561698 View of the Arena of Verona by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Verona 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: I sec. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel
3570551 The aedicula of the Holy Sepulchre, in Jerusalm, Israel by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Jerusalem, Israel 1890 ca. Date of Artwork: III - XIX secc)

Portrait of a couple, carte de visite
3560939 Portrait of a couple, carte de visite by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1870-1880 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The garden of the Generalife Building, in the Alhambra, in Granada
3566564 The garden of the Generalife Building, in the Alhambra, in Granada by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Granada, Alhambra, Generalife garden, Spain 1880-1890 ca)

The entrance gate to the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil
3570568 The entrance gate to the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil; (add.info.: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 1870 ca. Photographer: Ferrez, Marc); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Three people photographed at Casa Maierotto, Cortina
3570605 Three people photographed at Casa Maierotto, Cortina; (add.info.: Cortina D'Ampezzo 1890 ca. Photographer: Rotschild, N.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

"Street life in London": old furniture, 1877 (print on double-weight paper)
3570776 "Street life in London": old furniture, 1877 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1877 Photographer: Thomson, John;Sampson Low, Marston)

Avenue of palm trees in the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil
3570566 Avenue of palm trees in the Botanical Garden in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil; (add.info.: Rio de Janeiro, Botanical Garden, Brazil 1870 ca. Photographer: Ferrez, Marc); Alinari Archives, Florence

Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna
3569946 Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Racetrack, Bologna 21/05/1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Group of nobles at the races at Auteuil, Paris
3569911 Group of nobles at the races at Auteuil, Paris by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1888 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Full-length portrait of the young heir to the throne Prince Umberto of Savoy
3560568 Full-length portrait of the young heir to the throne Prince Umberto of Savoy. He is shown smiling in the corner of an elegant parlor in Villa Savoia in Rome; (add.info)

School Walk
3560411 School Walk by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Animated view of the gardens Carducci in Perugia, with the city in the background; postcard
3561347 Animated view of the gardens Carducci in Perugia, with the city in the background; postcard by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: gardens Carducci, Perugia 1908 ca)

The Cascade of Thieves in Trollhattan
3561177 The Cascade of Thieves in Trollhattan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Trollhattan, Sweden 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Full-length nude portrait of a young woman dressing
3560683 Full-length nude portrait of a young woman dressing. by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Italy 1910 ca. 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.