Acid Collection (page 6)

Acidic crater lake, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia
August 13, 2011 - Acidic crater lake, Kawah Ijen volcano, Java, Indonesia

Small geyser amongst potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
January 27, 2011 - Dallol geothermal area, small geyser amongst potassium salt deposits formed by brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

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

Potassium salt deposits, Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, deposits of potassium salts formed by evaporation of water from brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Close-up of yellow salt crystals in the Dallol geothermal area, Danakil Depression
February 11, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, yellow salt crystals deposited by evaporation of water from brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Dallol geothermal area, brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia
February 10, 2008 - Dallol geothermal area, brine hot springs, Danakil Depression, Ethiopia

Conceptual image of peptic ulcer in human stomach

NOBELs DYNAMITE MANUFACTORY, ARDEER, AYRSHIRE, 1883: 1. Glycerine Nitrating House, Separating and Washing Houses, and Packing House. 2. Nitric Acid Factory. 3

Blue Lake on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, a tramping track in Tongariro National Park, is one of the most popular day hikes in New Zealand

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Lewin's Honeyeater rubbing an ant on its feathers (perhaps formic acid repels parasites). Atherton Tableland, Queensland, Australia. Date:

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Granodiorite with aplite dyke California, USA Date:

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Granodiorite Snoqualmie Batholith, Washington, USA Date:

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Boy and Pyrite on Shale Concretion Date:

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Young Parasol - in acid grassland (Macrolepiota procera) Date:

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Field Blewitt - in acid grassland (Lepista saeva) Date:

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Blackening Waxcaps - in various stages - acid grassland (Hygrocybe conica ) Date:

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Golden Waxcap Fungi - in acid grassland (Hygrocybe chlorophana) Date:

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Dusky Puffball - in acid grassland (Lycoperdon nigrescens ) Date:

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White Spindles fungi - in acid grassland (Clavaria fragilis ) Date:

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Reddish-brown European Ant - Ready to throw its acid (Formica rufa) Date:

Voltaic battery (pile): this was made up of a disc of zinc, a disc of copper, a disc of cloth moistened with acid, then a disc of zinc and so on. Each contact between zinc and copper formed a couple

Joseph Lister (1827-1912), English surgeon, on his ward round in Glasgow Royal Infirmary c1867. A pioneer of antiseptic surgery

Cleopatra VII (69-30 BC) queen of Egypt, last ruler of the Ptolemaic dynasty, dissolving pearls in wine. Illustration by Frederick Augustus Sandys (1832-1904)

X-ray being taken of a boys shoulder. Title page of Les dernieres merveilles de la science (The Latest Marvels of Science), Paris, c1895. Electricity Battery Acid Ruhmkorff Coil Medicine Diagnosis

Mesmers tub at his consulting room in parish which opened soon after his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal in 1779

Depot at Rue Cardinet where electrically driven Paris cabs were fitted with freshly charged batteries. At front right are glass carboys in protective wicker jackets

Platinum still for concentrating sulphuric acid. Felling Chemical Works, Newcastle, 1844. From British Manufacturers by George Dodd. (London, 1844). Wood engraving

Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4

Sectional view of lead chamber process for large-scale production of sulphuric acid 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, 1866. It was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Production of sulphuric acid, Felling Chemical Works, near Newcastle, England, 1844. View of the passage between two lead chambers. From The Penny Magazine. (London 1844). Wood engraving

Lead chambers for large-scale production of sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or HS204.) (1874). Sectional view showing the process from begging to end from the furnace (left)

Athanor or Slow Harry, a self-feeding furnace maintaining a constant temperature. Centre: 1) Athanor or Slow Harry : 2) side chambers containing reagents: 3) glass receivers

Distillation of Nitric Acid. Also known as Aqua Fortis or Parting Acid, nitric acid was widely used in the refining and assaying of metals

Webbs chemical factory, Diglis, Worcestershire. The tall building to right behind chimney contains Gay-Lussacs lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4)

Distillation of nitric acid (Aqua fortis or parting acid) in an iron man with two noses. From Philio-Chemico-Medicus Christopher Packe (1689)

Robert brothers helping JAC Charles (1746-1823) to inflate balloon with hydrogen produced by covering barrel of iron filings with sulphuric acid

Inflating balloon with hydrogen, produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid and feeding gas into balloon. Engraving 1845

Dutch cartoon, 1794, predicting ballooning in 1804. Chaotic scene as an attempt is made to get the balloon airborne. Vitriol (Sulphuric Acid) and iron nails (Spyker)

The Cranberry Girl. The fruit of the Cranberry (Vaccinium oxycoccos), a prostrate shrub native to acid boggy moorlands in Britain

(Raymond) Gaston Plante (1834-1889) French physicist who in 1859 invented the first accumulator or electric storage battery

Acid rain, lime spread over wetland, to reduce acidity, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter filling up for lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Forked Spleenwort (Asplenium septentrionale) leaves, growing on acid rock, Spanish Pyrenees, Spain, June

Rock Speedwell (Veronica fruticans) flowering, growing on acid rock, Heas Valley, French Pyrenees, France, June

Differently coloured strips of litmus paper illustrating the acid to alkali spectrum in liquids, close up

Hand dropping acid on sodium hydrogencarbonate causing it to fizz and bubble

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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.