Acids Collection

Chia seeds. Pile of seeds from the chia (Salvia hispanica) plant. Chia is grown commercially for its edible seeds, which are rich in omega-3 fatty acids and are traditionally eaten in Mexico

Victoria College, Alexandria - Chemistry Laboratory
Part of the Chemistry Laboratory at the Victoria College, Alexandria, Egypt

Michel Eugene Chevreul (engraving)
815775 Michel Eugene Chevreul (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889)

Jean-Antoine Claude (engraving)
815921 Jean-Antoine Claude (engraving) by Monanteuil, Jean-Jacques Francois (1785-1860); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean-Antoine Claude, comte Chaptal de Chanteloup (1756 -1832)

Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory (engraving)
1622649 Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Dynamite Manufactory)

Michel Eugene Chevreul (engraving)
815812 Michel Eugene Chevreul (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel Eugene Chevreul (1786-1889)

Italian rail car for loading and transportation of acids

Geber, Islamic Spanish alchemist
Geber (c.722-c.815), Islamic Spanish alchemist. Geber is a Latinised form. His full Arabic name is Jabir ibn Hayyan. Geber is sometimes known as the Father of Chemistry

Red sea bream (Pagrus major). This fish is a popular food and a good source of Omega-3 fatty acids

Molecular model of Ammonia, digital illustration

Picture No. 11073965
Heath Fritillary Butterfly male mud-puddling in hot weather Turkey

Picture No. 11073953
Pontic Blue Butterflies with a Marsh Fritillary mud-puddling Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar, Pontic Alps, north-east Turkey

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Pontic Blue Butterflies with a Dingy Skipper mud-puddling Yaylalar Valley, Kaskar, Pontic Alps, north-east Turkey

Picture No. 10761542
Morocco - Mountain slope grown with Argan trees in the Anti-Atlas mountains in southwest Morocco - Argan Trees prized for its nuts which produce oil rich in unsaturated fatty acids used in salads

Picture No. 10761543
Argan Trees - and the succulent Euphorbia echinus, both very common plants of the Anti-Atlas mountains in southwest Morocco - Argan Trees prized for its nuts which produce oil rich in unsaturated

Francis Harry Compton Crick (1916-2004), British microbiologist. Crick discovered the molecular structure of DNA. He shared the 1962 Nobel prize for physiology or medicine with James Dewey Watson

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3653
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3652
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3651
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3650
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Cytosine-guanine interaction, artwork C017 / 7215
Cytosine-guanine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound cytosine (left) and guanine molecules (right)

Cytosine-guanine interaction, artwork C017 / 7216
Cytosine-guanine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound cytosine (left) and guanine molecules (right)

Thymine-adenine interaction, artwork C017 / 7367
Thymine-adenine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound thymine and adenine molecules. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Ricin A-chain, artwork C017 / 3654
Ricin A-chain. Computer artwork showing the enzymatically active A-chain from a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (seen here) and B (not shown)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3649
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Cytosine molecule, artwork C017 / 7214
Cytosine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase cytosine (2-oxy-4-aminopyrimidine)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3656
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3655
Ricin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin. Ricin comprises two entwined amino acid chains; A (yellow) and B (blue)

Guanine molecule, artwork C017 / 7239
Guanine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase guanine. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Ricin molecule, artwork C017 / 3648
Ricin molecule Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the toxic protein ricin (blue and yellow) with an active ribosome in the background

Thymine-adenine interaction, artwork C017 / 7368
Thymine-adenine interaction. Computer artwork showing the structure of bound thymine and adenine molecules. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Cytosine molecule, artwork C017 / 7213
Cytosine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase cytosine (2-oxy-4-aminopyrimidine)

Guanine molecule, artwork C017 / 7238
Guanine molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of the nucleobase guanine. Atoms are shown as colour-coded spheres: carbon (green), hydrogen (white)

Nucleic acid isolation resin, SEM C014 / 4732
Nucleic acid isolation resin. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) showing the structure of a silica (silicon dioxide) resin from a spin column

Cholesteryl ester transfer protein C013 / 8895
Cholesteryl ester transfer protein molecule. Computer model showing the structure of a molecule of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP)

Telegraph office battery room, 1889
Telegraph office battery room. 19th-century artwork showing workers producing and maintaining wet-cell batteries used to provide power in a telegraph office

Alchemical symbols, 18th century C013 / 5275
Alchemical symbols. 18th-century listing of characters and symbols used by alchemists to represent chemicals, elements, and other objects and processes

MEMS production, chemical etching
MODEL RELEASED. MEMS production. Clean room technicians using chemical etching processes to produce MEMS (microelectromechanical systems) devices

Milk fortified with omega-3 fish oils. The cows which produce this milk are fed feed fortified with fish oils to enrich their milk with the essential fatty acids eicosapentaenoic acid (EHA)

Selection of acids. Household products containing acids, alongside sulphuric acid. Malt vinegar, which is manufactured from the fermentation of malt products, contains ethanoic, or acetic, acid

Chemical crystals, historical artwork
Chemical crystal, historical artwork. Early 20th Century colour plate showing crystals of various chemicals, including some acids

Protein translation, artwork
Protein translation. Artwork showing the process of translation, the final stage of the production of proteins from the genetic code

Sardines
research

17th century lecture by Nicolas Lemery
17th century chemistry lecture. Artwork showing local people attending a chemistry lecture by the French chemist Nicolas Lemery (1645-1715)

Flax seeds (Linum usitatissimum). These seeds are the source of linseed, which is rich in omega-3 oils. As such, the seeds or their oils are often taken as a dietary supplement

Kinase molecule, secondary structure
Kinase molecule, computer model. Kinases are enzymes that catalyse the transfer of phosphate groups from a high-energy phosphate-containing molecule (such as ATP or ADP)

Fragment of a kinase molecule, artwork
Fragment of a kinase molecule, computer model. Kinases, also known as phosphotransferases, are enzymes that catalyse the transfer of phosphate groups from a high-energy phosphate-containing molecule

Trypsin molecule, computer artwork
Trypsin molecule. Computer model of a molecule of the digestive enzyme trypsin. Trypsin is a complex protein, released by the pancreas to break down proteins into smaller chains of amino acids

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"Exploring the World of Acids: From Chia Seeds to Chemistry Laboratories" In the chemistry laboratory at Victoria College, Alexandria, scientists delve into the fascinating world of acids. Inspired by pioneers like Michel Eugene Chevreul and Jean-Antoine Claude, they uncover the secrets behind these powerful substances. As we journey through history, engravings depict scenes from a dynamite manufactory and an Italian rail car designed for loading and transporting acids. These images remind us of the crucial role that acids play in various industries. One cannot overlook the contributions of Geber, an Islamic Spanish alchemist who laid the foundation for our understanding of acids. His groundbreaking work paved the way for future discoveries in this field. But what exactly are acids? They come in many forms - even chia seeds contain acidic properties. As we dive deeper into their molecular structure, a digital illustration reveals a captivating molecular model of ammonia. This visual representation allows us to grasp its intricate composition. They have diverse applications beyond industry and chemistry labs. Picture No. 11073965 showcases a vibrant red sea bream swimming gracefully amidst coral reefs – reminding us that some marine life relies on acidic environments to thrive. Whether it's studying acid-base reactions or exploring their effects on nature, understanding these compounds is essential. So next time you encounter an acid-related phenomenon or product (not referring to "the company"), remember how far we've come thanks to centuries of scientific inquiry and curiosity-driven research.