Conductive Collection

Early stages in producing a record (litho)
6009424 Early stages in producing a record (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early stages in producing a record)

Voltaic pile made by Volta, 1799 C016 / 3646
Original voltaic pile. An original voltaic pile, an early form of battery, made in 1799 by Alessandro Volta (1745-1827). The three perspex rods are modern additions to hold the pile together

Printed circuit board, computer artwork
Printed circuit board (PCB). Computer artwork of the PCB from a motherboard (main circuit board) of a personal computer (PC)

Orange battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver) electrodes have been inserted into an orange and connected to wires to produce electricity. The voltmeter (top) is showing the voltage generated

Tomato battery
Lemon battery. Copper (orange) and zinc (silver) electrodes have been inserted into a lemon and connected to wires to produce electricity. The voltmeter (top) is showing the voltage generated

Native copper. Copper which is found naturally in a pure (chemically uncombined) state is termed " native copper"

Helicotrema cochlear structure, diagram
Helicotrema cochlear structure. Diagram of a cross-section through the cochlea (an organ found in the inner ear), showing the helicotrema

Red hot wire ball. Ball of metal gauze glowing red hot under the heat of gas flames

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Exploring the fascinating world of conductivity, let's travel back in time to the early stages of record production. In 1799, Volta's Voltaic pile (C016 / 3646) revolutionized electricity with its simple yet groundbreaking design. Fast forward to the modern era, and we find conductive materials like native copper playing a crucial role in the intricate dance of electrons in a printed circuit board. Artwork for computer components comes alive as red-hot wires form delicate traces, reminiscent of the helicotrema cochlear structure in our ears. Speaking of red-hot wires, remember the orange battery? Its vibrant hue may have faded, but its significance as a precursor to the lead-acid battery remains. And let's not forget the humble tomato battery, an unexpected find in the world of conductivity. Its juice, rich in electrolytes, generated electricity when connected to copper and zinc electrodes. So, next time you bite into a juicy tomato, remember its electric past. In the realm of conductivity, every discovery, no matter how small, paves the way for the next big thing. From Volta's pile to the intricate world of printed circuit boards, the story of conductivity is a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity.