Chemical Elements Collection

Mendeleyevs periodic table, 1869. Mendeleyevs periodic table of 1869. This is the first version of the periodic table drawn up by the Russian chemist Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleyev (1834-1907)

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)

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

John Dalton, British chemist C017 / 7114
John Dalton (1766-1844), British chemist, physicist and meteorologist. Daltons atomic theory that explained chemical changes was published in A New System of Chemical Philosophy (1808)

Friedrich Wohler
3078241 Friedrich Wohler; (add.info.: Portrait of Friedrich Wohler (1800-1882) a German chemist. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Dmitri Mendeleev, engraved by George J. Stodart (engraving)
XJF438419 Dmitri Mendeleev, engraved by George J. Stodart (engraving) by Brookes, Warwick (1808-82) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dmitri Mendeleev (1834-1907) Russian chemist and inventor

Ramsays discharge tubes for the noble gases (glass)
UCL273800 Ramsays discharge tubes for the noble gases (glass) by English School; Science Collections, University College London, UK; (add.info.: top to bottom - Argon, Green helium)

Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish chemist C017 / 7120
Robert Boyle (1627-1691), Anglo-Irish chemist. Boyle established chemistry as a separate science and stressed the need for experimental precision and accurate observation

Dmitri Mendeleev and Bohuslav Brauner
Dmitry Mendeleyev and Bohuslav Brauner. Mendeleyev (left, 1834-1907) was a Russian chemist, while Brauner (1855-1935) was a Czech chemist

Pictorial periodic table. The periodic table shows the chemical elements ordered by atomic number (number of protons in the nucleus)

Chemical Symbols
Pictographic symbols used at the beginning of the 19th century to represent chemical elements and compounds. They are similar to those of the ancient alchemists

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Chemical Elements: Unveiling the Building Blocks of Matter In 1869, Dmitry Mendeleyev, a brilliant Russian chemist, introduced his groundbreaking creation to the scientific world—the Mendeleyev's periodic table. This remarkable invention revolutionized our understanding and their properties. The standard periodic table we know today owes its existence to Mendeleyev's visionary work. It organizes elements into groups based on their atomic number and similar characteristics. From metals to non-metals, transition metals to noble gases, this comprehensive chart encompasses all known element types. Meticulously engraved by George J. Stodart, an exquisite portrait immortalizes Dmitri Mendeleev himself—a tribute to his immense contributions in unraveling the secrets of matter. Alongside him stands John Dalton, a British chemist who laid the foundation for modern atomic theory. Ramsay's discharge tubes for noble gases stand as testament to William Ramsay's pioneering experiments with these elusive elements that resist bonding with other substances. These glass tubes allowed scientists to observe their unique spectral colors and understand more about their behavior. Robert Boyle, an Anglo-Irish chemist from centuries past also finds his place among these luminaries who shaped our knowledge of chemical elements. His meticulous observations paved the way for future discoveries in chemistry. Collaboration is key in scientific progress; thus Bohuslav Brauner joins forces with Dmitri Mendeleev in exploring new frontiers within this realm. Together they delve deeper into understanding elemental properties and expanding upon Mendeleyev’s original masterpiece. A pictorial periodic table captures attention through visual representation—colorful blocks representing each element adorn this artistic rendition of scientific knowledge. It serves as a reminder that science can be both informative and aesthetically captivating. Chemical symbols are like secret codes revealing the identity of each element at a glance—H for hydrogen or Au for gold—they provide concise information about an element's atomic structure and properties.