Compound Collection (page 2)

Calcium phosphate crystal, SEM
Calcium phosphate crystal, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Crystalline materials have their atoms placed in regular lattices that can form geometric shapes like this

Light micrograph of cast iron, DIC
Light micrograph of cast iron using differential interference contrast (DIC) lighting. Steel & cast iron are made by adding small amounts of carbon to iron

Cholera toxin, molecular model
Cholera toxin. Molecular model of the secondary structure of cholera enterotoxin (intestinal toxin). The molecule consists of two subunits, A (top) and B (bottom)

Progesterone hormone
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of progesterone. X 40

Isotretinoin anti-acne drug, molecular model. Atoms are represented as tubes and are colour- coded; carbon (yellow), hydrogen (white) and oxygen (red)

Mescaline hallucinogenic drug molecule
Mescaline hallucinogenic drug, molecular model. Mescaline is a hallucinogenic drug, produced from the dried tops (buttons) of the peyote cactus (Lophophora williamsii)

False col. SEM of crocidolite fibres
False-colour scanning electron micrograph of fibres of blue asbestos, or crocidolite. All asbestos varieties are silicates (amphibole minerals), the most common being crocidolite

Buckminsterfullerene molecule. Computer graphic of buckminsterfullerene (C60), a structural form (allotrope) of carbon. The carbon (C) atoms (green spheres)

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

Computer graphic of a molecule of ATP
ATP. Computer graphic representation of a molecule of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). The molecule acts as an intracellular battery of metabolic energy

Copper and magnesium sulphate, LM
Copper and magnesium sulphate crystals. Polarised light micrograph (LM) of copper sulphate (CuSO4) and magnesium sulphate (MgSO4) crystals

Valdecoxib anti-inflammatory drug
Valdecoxib, computer model. This drug was used in the treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and menstrual symptoms under the trade name Bextra

Paclitaxel drug molecule
Paclitaxel. Computer model of a molecule of the drug paclitaxel. It is sold under the brand name Taxol. It is a chemotherapy drug, used to treat cancers

Serotonin neurotransmitter molecule
Serotonin molecule. Computer artwork of a molecule of serotonin (5-hydroxytryptamine, C10.H12.N2.O), a neurotransmitter. Atoms (spheres) are colour- coded: carbon (black), hydrogen (white)

Africa, Namibia, Kamanjab. A himba woman preparing the herbal smoke to deodorize herself

Africa, Namibia, Kamanjab. A himba woman preparing the smoke to deodorize herself

Compound of Jama Masjid, 1877
1575776 Compound of Jama Masjid, 1877; (add.info.: Photograph of the outside of the compound of Jama Masjid, Delhi, India. Dated 1877); Universal History Archive/UIG

Hermitage of Valmiki, Folio from the "Nadaun" Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1820. Creator: Unknown
Hermitage of Valmiki, Folio from the "Nadaun" Ramayana (Adventures of Rama), c1820

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 9 (Maddi), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 8 (The Royal Children), 1830-1860

Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 1 (Ten Boons), c1850-1870. Creator: Unknown
Vessantara Jataka, Chapter 1 (Ten Boons), c1850-1870. Before her rebirth on earth as Vessantara's mother, Queen Phusati resided in heaven as the primary queen of Indra, king of the gods

The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century. Creator: Unknown
The Birth of the Buddha, 19th Century

Act XI Third Episode: Moronao Captured and Shown Enya's Suicide Sword... between c1835 and c1839
Act XI Third Episode: Moronao Captured and Shown Enya's Suicide Sword by Yuranosuke, between circa 1835 and circa 1839

Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound (image 2 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550

Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound, between c.1450 and c.1550. Creator: Unknown
Funerary Sculpture of a Double-Courtyard Residential Compound (image 1 of 2), between c.1450 and c.1550

Dutch Plantation in Bengal, 1665. Creator: Hendrik van Schuylenburgh
Dutch Plantation in Bengal, 1665

The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly, Bengal, 1665. Creator: Hendrik van Schuylenburgh
The Trading Post of the Dutch East India Company in Hooghly, Bengal, 1665

Baptizing an elephant, 1785. Creator: Jan Brandes
Baptizing an elephant, 1785

The Kemanglen Sugar Factory near Tegal (or Tagal), Java, 1870-1875. Creator: Abraham Salm
The Kemanglen Sugar Factory near Tegal (or Tagal), Java, 1870-1875

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Travel views of Japan and Korea, 1908

The Compound on Mount Narita, Shimosa Province (Shimosa narita-san keidai, from the series... 1859)
The Compound on Mount Narita, Shimosa Province (Shimosa narita-san keidai, from the series "One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)", 1859

The Compound of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido in the Snow (Kameido Tenmangu keidai no... c. 1832/38)
The Compound of the Tenman Shrine at Kameido in the Snow (Kameido Tenmangu keidai no yuki), from the series "Famous Places in the Eastern Capital (Toto meisho)", c. 1832/38

The Compound on Mount Narita, Shimosa Province (Shimosa Naritasan keidai) from the series... 1859
The Compound on Mount Narita, Shimosa Province (Shimosa Naritasan keidai) from the series "One Hundred Famous Views in the Various Provinces (Shokoku meisho hyakkei)", 1859

National Parliament House Bangladesh
" nJatiya Sangsad Bhaban or National Parliament House, is the house of the Parliament of Bangladesh, located at Sher-e-Bangla Nagar in the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka

Candi Sewu, Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Statue of Brahma, Candi Brahma, Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Relief panel, Candi Shiva Mahadeva, Prambanan temple complex, Yogyakarta, Java, Indonesia

Colorful compound leaf patterns of Devil's Walking Stick or Hercules Club (Aralia spinosa) - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Abstract compound palmate leaf patterns (shallow depth-of-field) - Pisgah National Forest, Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Napier Nomad, a 12 cyl. compound diesel aircraft engine, with auxiliary turbine power recovery and supercharger. Seen in the exhibition hall at the 1953 SBAC Farnborough Air Show. Date: 1953

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 2668, Britannia
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 2668 Built: 1904 Registration: NM 257 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Britannia Date: 1970s

Burrell General Purpose Engine 3262, Perseverance
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: General Purpose Engine Number: 3262 Built: 1910 Registration: AH 5278 ClassD Cylinders: Single Crank Compound Nhp: 5 Name: Perseverance Date

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3509, Rajah
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 3509 Built: 1913 Registration: G 6469 Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 5 Name: Rajah Date: 1970s-1980s

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive 3912, Dragon
Maker: Charles Burrell & Sons of Thetford, Norfolk Type: Showmans Road Locomotive Number: 3912 Built: 1921 Registration: CO 4485 Class: Scenic Cylinders: Compound Nhp: 8 Name: Dragon Date: 1970s-1980s

McLaren Road Locomotive Boadicea WF1864
McLaren Road Locomotive, regn. WF1864 1652, Boadicea. Built in 1919 by J&H McLaren & Co. at Hunslet, powered by a 10 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1960s-1970s

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Winston Churchill NR 965
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Science and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Burrell Scenic class Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. NR 965, number 3909, Winston Churchill

Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive Princess Marina CL 4483
At a traction engine rally outside the Museum of Scince and Technology on Newhall Street, Birmingham:- Burrell Showmans Road Locomotive, regn. CL 4483, number 3847, Princess Marina

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A fascinating world of compounds unfolds in this captivating collection of images. From the ancient artistry of knapped flint tools to the intricate beauty of copper and magnesium sulphate crystals, each compound tells its own unique story. In a mesmerizing light micrograph, caffeine crystals shimmer with delicate intricacy, while the process of threshing wheat showcases the compound's vital role in agriculture. The stunning EDTA crystals reveal their exquisite structure under microscopic examination, offering a glimpse into their molecular composition. Oxytocin hormone crystals take center stage in another breathtaking light micrograph, showcasing nature's ability to create intricate patterns. Meanwhile, an ant captured through scanning electron microscopy reminds us that even tiny creatures are composed of complex compounds. Artwork depicting secondary structures of proteins invites contemplation on the building blocks that make life possible. The perovskite crystal structure captivates with its geometric precision and potential for technological advancements. The Simulium damnosum, also known as the Simulian blackfly, is showcased as a remarkable example of nature's interconnectedness and reliance on compounds for survival. Light micrographs unveil oxytocin crystals once again, highlighting their ethereal beauty. Finally, a honey bee captured through scanning electron microscopy serves as a reminder that compounds shape not only our surroundings but also play an essential role in sustaining life itself. This captivating journey through various compounds offers glimpses into both natural wonders and human ingenuity. It underscores how these fundamental elements shape our world in ways both seen and unseen – from ancient tools to modern technology – reminding us that everything around us is ultimately comprised of compounds waiting to be discovered and understood.