Sulphur Collection (#14)

YELLOWSTONE PARK: SPRING. Hot Sulpher Spring near the Yellowstone River in Yellowstone Park, Montana. Wood engraving, English, 1873

YELLOWSTONE PARK: GEYSER. The Grotto Geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Montana. English wood engraving, 1873

WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS. View of White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia, with Greenbrier Mountain in the distance. Wood engraving, American, 1845

OTTO von GUERICKE, c1663. The first electrostatic generator, invented by the German physicist Otto von Guericke, c1663, which depended upon the electrification of a rotating ball of sulfur

Ohio white sulphur springs

San Mauricio Mine
The only smelting plant at the San Mauricio Mine at the Marsman Company at Camarines Norte, Luzon, Philippines. The sulphur fumes created have destroyed plants for miles. Date: 1930s

Armenian Bathhouse - Sulphur Baths. The attendant is wearing a camel hair mitten, which is using to rub the bather all over which cleanses and exfoliates! Date: circa 1910s

Woolwich hulks - Warrior and Sulphur
The Woolwich hulks (prison ships) - the Warrior with washing-ship Sulphur. Date: 1862

Taking a Hot Sulphur Bath at Baden, Germany Date: 1909

Wheat (Triticum aestivum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of ripening ears

Potato (Solanum tuberosum) sulphur deficiency, close-up of leaves

Hydrofiner at an oil refinery
Oil refinery. This is the hydrofining area, where crude oil products are processed to remove any impurities, such as sulphur

Jupiter from Io, artwork. Io, the third largest of the moons of Jupiter, is also one of the closest (422, 000 kilometres)

Volcano on Io
Volcano erupting on Io, artwork. Io, the third largest of the moons of Jupiter, is one of the closest (422, 000 kilometres)

Crab nebula gas filaments
Crab Nebula. Hubble Space Telescope image of the interior of the Crab Nebula supernova remnant (M1). Different elements are colour-coded: sulphur (pink), nitrogen (red)

Piles of sulphur at chemical plant
Piles of sulphur at a chemical plant. Sulphur may be obtained from native deposits using superheated steam (Frasch process), may be produced from metal ores such as lead sulphide

Extracted sulphur. Sulphur which has been extracted from crude natural gas known as sour gas. Sour gas is rich in hydrogen sulphide (formula H2.S)

Stored natural gas
Natural gas storage. Several cylindrical tanks used to store treated sour gas. Also seen in the background is yellow sulphur which is a by-product of this process

Clovis rock, Mars
Clovis rock outcrop, Mars. Found in the Gusev Crater by NASAs Mars Exploration Rover Spirit, this rock is softer than the surrounding volcanic rocks

Guericke experimenting with electricity
Otto von Guericke (1602-1686), German physicist, operating the first static electricity generator. His generator consisted of a large ball of sulphur (yellow)

Sulphur dioxide molecule. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: sulphur (yellow) and oxygen (red). Spare electrons are beige

The Sulphur Cave, New Zealand
The Sulphur Cave at the Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) Thermal Wonderland Park, near Rotorua, on North Island in New Zealand

The Devils Bath, New Zealand
The Devils Bath at the Wai-O-Tapu (Sacred Waters) Thermal Wonderland Park, near Rotorua, on the North Island, in New Zealand

Sulphur deposits, Hawaii
Sulphur deposits. Sulphur deposits (yellow) on volcanic rock. Photographed in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Volcanic sulphur deposits

Illustration of deep sea life at hydrothermal vent
Deep sea vents. Illustration of marine life around hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor. Three active " smoker" vents are seen, emitting dark clouds of sulphurous hot water

Sulphur deposits. Rising steam and sulphur deposits (yellow) on volcanic rock. Photographed in the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii, USA

Iron distribution map, Barringer Crater
Iron distribution map for Barringer Crater, Arizona, USA, also known as Meteor Crater. A six-mile (9.65-kilometre) radius circle, centred on the crater

Eta Carinae Nebula (NGC 3372), optical image. This nebula (a vast cloud of dust and gas) surrounds the variable star Eta Carinae

Great Orion Nebula. Optical image of the emission nebulae M42 (right, large) and M43 (centre left, smaller) in the constellation Orion, together making up what is known as the Great Orion Nebula

Helix Nebula (NGC 7293), optical image. This is a planetary nebula, a series of shells of gas cast off by a dying star. The ejection of the stars outer layers exposes its hot core

Sulphur stockpiles at a chemical plant in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Stockpiled sulphur, Vancouver, Canada
Stockpiled sulphur, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These large piles of the chemical element sulphur are stored at these docks in Vancouver awaiting export around the world

Extracting sulphur, artwork
Extracting sulphur. 19th Century artwork of workers shovelling sulphur ore into kilns. Heating the ore melts the sulphur, which is collected in pools

pH measurement of oxide solutions
pHs of oxide solutions. Aqueous solutions of the oxides of some elements with universal indicator (UI) added to show their pH (acidity). The element forming each oxide is labelled

Sulphur burning in air. Sulphur being burnt on a spoon, producing a blue flame. Sulphur is the tenth most abundant element in the universe. At room temperature it is a pale yellow, odourless solid

Red 2G food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Red 2G, an organic compound used as a food colouring. Red 2G, also known as E128

Quinoline Yellow food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Quinoline Yellow, an organic compound used as colouring in foods such as scotch eggs, smoked haddock and cough sweets

Tartrazine food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Tartrazine, an organic compound used as a food colouring. Tartrazine, also known as E102, is a yellow dye derived from coal tar

Sunset Yellow food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Sunset Yellow, an organic compound used as colouring in foods such as chocolate, caramel and soft drinks

Ponceau Red food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Ponceau Red, an organic compound used as a food colouring. Ponceau Red, also known as Ponceau 4R and E124, is very commonly used in the UK

Allura Red AC food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Allura Red AC, an organic compound used as a colouring in foods such as soft drinks and sweets

Nonmetallic elements

Sulphur sticks. Sulphur is a pale yellow, odourless, brittle solid, which is insoluble in water but soluble in carbon disulphide

Iron and sulphur

Sulphur crystals. Sulphur (chemical symbol S) is a nonmetallic yellow solid at room temperature. This monoclinic crystalline shape is produced when sulphur crystallises slowly out of solution

VX nerve agent molecule. Molecular model of VX, a nerve agent used in chemical warfare. VX blocks the action of an enzyme called acetylcholinesterase

Greens food colouring molecule. Molecular model of Green S, an organic compound used as colouring in foods such as mint sauce, tinned peas and sweets

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"Sulphur: From Cosmic Spectacles to Earthly Wonders" Orion Nebula's Sulphur Glow: Amidst the celestial wonders of the Orion Nebula, sulphur paints a mesmerizing hue, adding an ethereal touch to this cosmic masterpiece. Phoebis Sennae - The Cloudless Sulphur Butterfly: Delicate and vibrant, the Phoebis sennae butterfly flaunts its wings adorned with shades yellow, dancing gracefully in nature's symphony. Yellowstone's West Thumb Geyser Basin: Nestled on the shores of Yellowstone Lake in Wyoming, this geothermal wonderland boasts bubbling pools emitting sulphurous steam that creates a surreal atmosphere. Residfiner at an Oil Refinery: In the heart of industrial processes, a residfiner plays its part in refining crude oil by extracting valuable sulphur compounds while ensuring environmental sustainability. Great Fire of Newcastle and Gateshead: History recalls the devastating Great Fire that consumed these English towns in 1854 when sparks ignited vast quantities of stored sulphur causing catastrophic destruction. Dutch Iris Meets Sulphur Butterflies: A captivating sight unfolds as a group of stunning sulphur butterflies from the Phoebis family gather around Dutch Iris flowers, creating a harmonious blend of colors and nature's artistry. Morocco's Moulay Yacoub Springs: Near Fez lies Moulay Yacoub where natural hot springs rich in minerals including healing sulphurous waters offer rejuvenation amidst breathtaking Moroccan landscapes. Crab-of-the-Woods - Laetiporus Sulphureus Fungus: Nature surprises us with vibrant displays even within forests; behold the striking yellow hues adorning Crab-of-the-Woods fungus – Laetiporus sulpherous. Mount Liamuiga - St Kitts' Volcanic Majesty.