Corrosive Collection

Rust treatment. Brush being used to apply a rust removing mix of chemicals to a rusty spanner. Many commercial mixes of chemicals are available to remove rust (iron oxide)

Best carbon block filters, Plate 40
Best carbon block filters fitted with anti-corrosive taps, Plate 40, for obtaining purified water in different locations. Date: circa 1880s

Toxic drum washed up on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, November

Acid rain, lime spread over wetland, to reduce acidity, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Acid rain, helicopter filling up for lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden

Teflon research, 1940s C018 / 0647
Teflon research. Laboratory technician carrying out a test to compare Teflon with another plastic. She has dipped rods of the two plastics in a boiling bath of hot sulphuric acid

Applying anti-corrosive composition - Queen Elizabeth
After the scaling of the plates a coat of the anti-corrosive composition was applied, so that the hull could be painted in the black and white of the Cunard White Star Line

Hydrazine molecule
Hydrazine. Computer model of a molecule of hydrazine. This chemical is a powerful rocket fuel. It is also used in chemical synthesis, and is also found in tobacco products

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Corrosive: A Silent Destroyer Unveiled Rust treatment: Witness the power of innovation as rust meets its match with effective treatments. Best carbon block filters, Plate 40: Discover the ultimate solution to purify your water and eliminate corrosive elements. Toxic drum washed up on beach, Chesil Beach, Dorset, England, November: A haunting reminder of the dangers posed by corrosive substances in our environment. Acid rain, lime spread over wetland, to reduce acidity, Sweden: Nature fights back against corrosiveness as lime is used to restore balance in delicate ecosystems. Helicopter lime spreading, to reduce acidity in rivers and wetlands, Sweden: See how technology aids in combating the destructive effects of acid rain on our precious waterways. Teflon research - 1940s C018 / 0647: Delve into history's quest for corrosion-resistant materials that revolutionized countless industries. Applying anti-corrosive composition - Queen Elizabeth: Even royalty acknowledges the importance of protecting valuable assets from corrosion's relentless grip. Hydrazine molecule: Explore the molecular world where hydrazine plays a vital role in various applications while being mindful of its corrosive nature. Osmium tetroxide molecule: Peer into the microscopic realm where osmium tetroxide reveals both its utility and potential hazards due to its highly corrosive properties. In a world plagued by hidden threats like rust or acid rain-induced corrosion, it becomes imperative for us to understand their impact and seek effective solutions such as carbon block filters or innovative research like Teflon development from decades ago. From toxic drums washing ashore on pristine beaches to helicopters spreading lime over Swedish wetlands and rivers affected by acid rain – these visuals serve as stark reminders that we must take action against corrosion before irreversible damage occurs.