Sodium Chloride Collection

Flame tests
Three ceramic dishes each containing burning ethanol. Each dish has a different colour flame due to chemicals that have been added to the ethanol

Salt grains and ground peppercorn, SEM
Salt grains and ground peppercorn, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Each salt (sodium chloride) crystal (white) is composed of a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Salt grain and peppercorn, SEM
Salt and peppercorn. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of a salt grain (blue) and a peppercorn (brown). Salt (sodium chloride) is a crystalline compound

Coloured SEM of common salt, sodium chloride
Salt. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of common salt, sodium chloride, recrystallised from distilled water. The salt crystal is built up from a cubic lattice of sodium and chloride ions

Common salt crystals SEM
Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of common salt, sodium chloride, recrystallised from distilled water. Magnification x225 at 10cm wide

Metal salt crystals. Salts are compounds formed by reacting a metal or metal compound with an acid. Sodium chloride (centre) is also known as common, table or cooking salt

A pile of salt at Santa Pola, Spain
A pile of salt at the saltworks near Santa Pola, Spain. This is in the Alicante province of the Valencia region

Badwater Basin

Various types of salt

Herb and spiced salt

Danish smoked salt

Salt cellar with salt

Illustration of Downs Process, showing the industrial-scale extraction of sodium metal achieved by electrolysis of molten sodium chloride

USA, California, San Francisco - Colourful algae in salt evaporation ponds, Redwood City, San Francisco Bay - aerial

Clamp stands holding apparatus to prepare hydrochloric acid using sulphuric acid and sodium chloride

Heating sodium chloride (salt) using camping stove to produce orange flame

France, Sel de Guerande, pile of sea salt and shovel leaning on wheelbarrow

A clear salt grinder with rock salt scattered in front of it

Sodium chloride structure C016 / 8873
Sodium chloride structure, molecular model. Sodium chloride (common salt) consists of a cubic lattice of sodium (small spheres) and chlorine (green) ions and has the chemical formula NaCl

Ionic bonding in sodium chloride, artwork C017 / 7243
Ionic bonding in sodium chloride. Computer artwork showing the formation (top) of sodium chloride (common salt) and a model of the cubic crystal lattice (bottom) created by this chemical reaction

Salt crystal, light micrograph
Salt. Polarised light micrograph of a crystal of sodium chloride, the common salt. This is a white crystalline compound widespread in nature as a solid (rock salt)

Formation of sodium chloride, artwork. At left are sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) atoms. At right is a molecule of sodium chloride (NaCl), or salt. This is an example of ionic bonding

Halite - NaCl - Sodium chloride - Salt - Searles lake - California - USA - An ore of salt used for human consumption
CAN-4202 Halite - NaCl - Sodium chloride - Salt - Searles lake California - USA An ore of salt used for human consumption John Cancalosi contact details: prints@ardea.com tel: +44 (0) 20 8318 1401

New Zealand, South Island, Marlborough, Evaporation Ponds (for Salt Works), Lake Grassmere

Jamess flamingos (Phoenicopterus jamesi) feeding by Laguna Colorada (the Coloured Lake), Bolivia, at sunset. Flamingos have exceptionally long legs and long, flexible necks

Sodium hydroxide production. Schematic diagram of the diaphragm cell method for the chlor-alkali electrolytic process to produce sodium hydroxide

Intravenous drip bag containing saline solution
Intravenous drip bag. An intravenous (IV) drip bag supported on a stand contains saline (0.9% sodium chloride solution). A tube (bottom right corner) carries saline into the bloodstream

Saline drip bag, computer artwork. Saline is used to maintain fluid levels in dehydrated patients, or those who cannot take fluids orally

Coloured SEM of pure salt crystals
Salt. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of pure salt (BDH Analar sodium chloride) re- crystallised from distilled water

Salt in a wooden bowl. Serving spoons are in the bowl. Salt (sodium chloride) is an important part of the diet as it contains sodium, which is needed for muscle contraction

Salt crystals, SEM
Salt. Coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM) of sodium chloride, or table salt, crystals. Salt is produced by allowing shallow areas of sea water to evaporate

Salt being sprinkled onto a boiled egg

Table salt crystals, SEM
Table salt crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Table salt is crystalline sodium chloride, which forms regular cubic crystals. Magnification: x85 when printed 10cm high

False-colour SEM of pure salt, sodium chloride

SEM of pure sodium chloride (recrystallised)

Salt in a stack of bowls. Salt (sodium chloride) is an important part of the diet as it contains sodium, which is needed for muscle contraction, the transmission of nerve signals

Tomato with salt. Tomatoes (Lycopersicon esculentum) are a fruit, which have many uses in cooking. They are a good source of vitamins A and C

Salt. Pile of table salt being poured from a salt- cellar. Table salt consists of crystals of sodium chloride. It is an essential part of the diet that is mainly obtained as part of a normal diet

Sodium chloride lattice. Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour-coded: sodium (silver) and chlorine (green)

Salt pan industry. Conveyor belt moving salt onto large piles. Salt is produced by allowing seawater to evaporate from shallow areas. The mineral salt deposits left behind are collected and sold

Salt pans. Piles of extracted salt next to salt pans. Salt pans are pools of sea water that are evaporated by the sun, leaving solid sodium chloride (salt)

Salt content in bread, conceptual image

Salt content in pizza, conceptual image

Salt content in crisps, conceptual image

Salt dissolution, artwork
Salt dissolution. Computer artwork showing how sodium chloride (salt) is dissolved in water. At left is a cubic crystal lattice made up of sodium (orange) and chlorine (green) ions

Salt, conceptual image

Salt crystals, light micrograph
Salt. Dark field light micrograph of sodium chloride crystals, the common salt. This is a white crystalline compound widespread in nature as a solid (rock salt)

Salt in a teaspoon

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"Sodium Chloride: Unveiling the Vibrant World of Salt Crystals and Flavors" Flame tests reveal the fiery essence of sodium chloride, as it emits a brilliant yellow flame when ignited. Under the scanning electron microscope (SEM), salt grains and ground peppercorn intertwine in a mesmerizing dance of textures. Witnessing the SEM's magic, we explore the intricate details of salt grain and peppercorn formations, unveiling their hidden beauty. From delicate flakes to coarse crystals, various types of salt showcase their unique characteristics – each with its own story to tell. Herb and spiced salts add an aromatic twist to culinary creations, infusing dishes with tantalizing flavors that awaken taste buds. The allure of Danish smoked salt captivates our senses, as its smoky aroma transports us to a cozy fireside retreat. A rustic salt cellar adorned with pristine white crystals invites us to savor the simplicity and purity that sodium chloride embodies. Delving into diverse varieties once more, we encounter an array of salts from around the world – each offering distinct nuances for discerning palates. At Santa Pola in Spain lies a breathtaking sight – a vast pile of glistening salt symbolizing nature's abundance and mankind's ingenuity in harvesting this precious mineral. A colored SEM image unveils common salt's captivating spectrum; showcasing how even something seemingly ordinary can possess extraordinary visual appeal. Zooming closer under SEM magnification reveals intricately formed common salt crystals - nature's artistry on display at microscopic levels. Metal salts take center stage under scrutiny - revealing crystalline structures that dazzle with metallic hues, reminding us that sodium chloride is just one facet within this fascinating realm.