Acid Collection (page 4)

Distillation of oil of vitriol also known as sulphuric acid, 1651. Iron retort with cover, detail at C, D, is placed in furnace and connected to receiver at A

Charles Balloon Leaves
The unmanned balloon with inflammable Air drawn from Iron by a Vitriolic Acid soars from the Champ de Mars, Paris, to Gonzesse where it will be attacked by peasants. Date: 27 August 1783

Charles Balloon Soars
The unmanned balloon with inflammable Air drawn from Iron by a Vitriolic Acid rises from the Champ de Mars, Paris : landing at Gonzesse it will be attacked by peasants. Date: 27 August 1783

Inflating Charles Ballon
The balloon is filled with inflammable Air drawn from Iron by means of a Vitriolic Acid; it will make an unmanned flight from the Champ de Mars to Gonzesse. Date: 27 August 1783

From Barrel to Bar
How the beer gets from the barrels in the cellar to the taps in the bar, thanks to carbonic acid gas in Hermann- Lachapelles apparatus Date: circa 1880

Trade card, Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Trade card for Horsfords Acid Phosphate, for mental and physical exhaustion, dyspepsia, etc, manufactured by Rumford Chemical Works of Providence, Rhode Island, USA. Date: circa late 19th century

Suffragette Militant Pillar Box Acid Attack. An item of post damaged in a militant suffragette attack on a pillar box. The letter was partially burnt by acid on 16th April 1913, in Nottingham

Anti-Suffrage Army of Militants. Extreme German view of the English Army of Militant Suffragettes with their weapons of war - bombs, guns, axes, acid and scissors. Date: circa 1913

By-products developed from coal by G. H. Davis
The enormous importance of coal as the basic element in vital war manufactures. A diagrammatic drawing showing a great variety of by-products developed from coal. Date: 1944

Tatler front cover, March 1964
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a model posing in a heavily-beaded jacket with fluted sleeves, by Marc Bohan at Christian Dior

Advertisement for Horsfords Acid Phosphate
Horsfords Acid Phosphate, for mental & physical exhaustion, dyspepsia. It makes a delicious drink with water and sugar only. Rumford Chemical works

Molecular model of Formic Acid, digital illustration

Molecular model of Hydrogen Sulphide, digital illustration

Molecular model of Ammonia, digital illustration

Illustration showing how enzymes flow through human pancreatic duct into duodenum of small intestine, breaking down peptides into amino acids

Illustration of villus in human small intestine absorbing peptides and amino acids into capillaries

Illustration of polyunsaturated fat sources in bottles of oil, oily fish, and sunflower seeds

Illustration of copper electrode, as cathode electrons arrive from zinc anode via external circuit, they reduce hydrogen ions from acid, forming hydrogen gas molecules

Illustration of zinc atoms in electrode dissolving in acid, losing electrons to form cations

Illustration of neutral pH (pure water), a measure of acidity in chemistry

Black and white digital illustration of corrosive liquid dripping onto hand and destroying skin

Kawah Ijen, acid lake with sulfur coast, Java Island, Indonesia
June 17, 2008 - Kawah Ijen, acid lake with sulfur coast, Java Island, Indonesia

Fumaroles in potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
February 1, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, fumaroles in potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia
June 4, 2006 - Papandayan acid lake with fumarole reflection, Java Island, Indonesia

Potassium salt crust, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, potassium salt crust formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Papandayan acid lake, Java Island, Indonesia
June 4, 2006 - Papandayan acid lake, Java Island, Indonesia

Tiwu Ata Mbupu crater lake of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia
December 3, 2012 - Tiwu Ata Mbupu crater lake of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia. Also known as the Lake of Old People

Turquoise crater lake of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia
December 3, 2012 -Colourful crater lakes of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia. Tiwu Nuwa Muri Koo Fai (Lake of Young Men and Maidens) and Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched Lake)

Fumarole field on rim of Vulcano Island, Aeolian Islands, Italy
June 2007 - Fumarole field on rim of Vulcano Island, Aeolian Islands, Italy

Dallol geothermal area, small geyser in brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, small geyser in brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Aerial view of White Island volcano with central acidic crater lake, Bay of Plenty
November 2007 - Aerial view of White Island (Whakaari) volcano with central acidic crater lake, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Hot spring in yellow brine lake, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, hot spring in yellow brine lake containing potassium salts, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Colourful crater lakes of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia
December 3, 2012 - Colourful crater lakes of Kelimutu volcano, Flores Island, Indonesia. Tiwu Nua Muri Kofah (Lake of Young Men and Maidens) and Tiwu Ata Polo (Bewitched Lake)

Sulphur mine, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia
August 13, 2011 - Sulphur mine, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia

Acidic crater lake and solfatara, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia
August 12, 2011 - Crater of Kawah Ijen volcano containing highly acidic crater lake and solfatara with burning blue sulphur flames, Java, Indonesia

Acidic crater lake, White Island (Whakaari) volcano, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
November 2007 - Acidic crater lake, White Island (Whakaari) volcano, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

Fumarole deposits in the Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 10, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, egg-shaped fumarole deposits formed in salt deposits of brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, saline hot spring, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, saline hot spring, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Salt deposits after evaporation of waters from saline hot spring, Dallol geothermal area
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, salt deposits after evaporation of waters from saline hot spring, Ethiopia

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"Exploring the Effects of Acid: From Porthgain Lime Workings to Chemistry Laboratories" The Porthgain lime workings in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, stand as a testament to the historical significance in extracting limestone for various purposes. A slice of Canyon Diablo meteorite reveals the powerful impact that they can have on celestial bodies, shaping their composition and structure over millions of years. Rust treatment is just one example of how they can be harnessed for practical applications, preserving and restoring metal surfaces with their corrosive properties. The creatine amino acid molecule showcases the intricate nature of organic compounds influenced by acids, playing a crucial role in muscle function and energy production. Unveiling an unexpected connection between suffragette history and acid, militant attacks on golf courses during protests shed light on unconventional methods employed by activists fighting for women's rights. Acid rain has deeply eroded the limestone pavement above Malham Cove, leaving behind clints (lumps) and grykes (gaps), which provide unique habitats for rare plants like hart's tongue ferns. Forestry workers utilizing forwarder machines demonstrate how acid-free environments are essential when removing felled timber from Dunwich Forest to preserve its natural balance. The Murchison CM2 carbonaceous chondrite meteorite holds valuable insights into our understanding of early solar system chemistry and the role that acids played in its formation. Stepping back in time to 19th-century chemistry laboratories unveils vintage equipment used to study acids' properties - a testament to humanity's continuous exploration into this fascinating realm. Victoria College's Alexandria Chemistry Laboratory stands as a hub where young minds delve into experiments involving various types of acids, fostering scientific curiosity among future chemists. "From Cellar to Bar" captures the transformative power of acidic fermentation processes involved in brewing and winemaking, where sugars are converted into alcohol, creating delightful beverages.