Sulphuric Acid Collection

Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid
5311885 Cross-section of a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid; (add.info.: Cross-section if a lead chamber used in the manufacture of sulphuric acid)

Engraving depicting lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid, 19th century
5309288 Engraving depicting lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid)

Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light
5312171 Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent filament light fitting in a table light)

Swan incandescent light globes
5312173 Swan incandescent light globes; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Swan incandescent light globes. The carbon filament here is of cotton threads hardened by soaking in sulphuric acid)

The concentration of sulphuric acid in glass vessels
5311796 The concentration of sulphuric acid in glass vessels; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the concentration of sulphuric acid in glass vessels. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Bunsen cell
5307990 A Bunsen cell.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Bunsen cell, a zinc-carbon primary cell composed of a zinc anode in dilute sulphuric acid separated by a porous pot from a carbon cathode in)

Nitric acid manufacturing
5312108 Nitric acid manufacturing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting nitric acid manufacturing using cast iron cylinders in a furnace)

A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting
5312174 A Swan incandescent light globe and fitting; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a Swan incandescent light globe and fitting, shown at the International Electric Exhibition at the Crystal Palace)

Nitric acid manufacturing
5312109 Nitric acid manufacturing; (add.info.: Engraving depicting nitric acid manufacturing using cast iron cylinders in a furnace)

Engraving depicting a cross-section of lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid, 19th century
5309287 Engraving depicting a cross-section of lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid, 19th century; (add.info)

Two types of hot-air balloons
5308097 Two types of hot-air balloons.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting two types of hot-air balloons. Left: Hydrogen Balloon)

Engraving depicting a cross-section of lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid
5309286 Engraving depicting a cross-section of lead chambers for the production of sulphuric acid; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a cross-section of lead chambers for the production of sulphuric)

Lead chamber for production of sulphuric acid, 1866. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, sulphuric acid was one of the most important industrial chemicals

Students in class learning how to prepare sulphuric acid, Hampton Inst.. Va. between 1899 & 1900
Students in class learning how to prepare sulphuric acid, Hampton Institute, Hampton, Va. between 1899 and 1900

Copper mining section between Ducktown and Copperhill, Tennessee, 1940. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
Copper mining section between Ducktown and Copperhill], Tennessee. Fumes from smelting copper for sulfuric acid have destroyed all vegetation and eroded the land

A train bringing copper ore out of the mine, Ducktown, Tenn. 1939. Creator: Marion Post Wolcott
A train bringing copper ore out of the mine, Ducktown, Tennessee. Fumes from smelting copper for sulfuric acid have destroyed all vegetation and eroded the land

Soda and Sulphuric Acid (engraving)
5221762 Soda and Sulphuric Acid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soda and Sulphuric Acid)

Sectional view of lead chambers for large-scale production of sulphuric acid, 1870. Also known as Oil of Vitriol or H2S04, sulphuric acid was one of the most important of industrial chemicals

Sectional view of Gay-Lussacs lead chambers and absorption towers, 1870. These were for the large-scale production of sulphuric acid also (Oil of Vitriol or H2SO4)

Lead chambers for large-scale production of sulphuric acid, 1874. Sectional view showing the process from beginning to end from the furnace (left) to the denitrating (or Glover) tower (right)

Platinum still for concentrating sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or H2S04), 1844. The view shown here was at the Felling Chemical Works, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. From British Manufacturers by George Dodd

Production of sulphuric acid (Oil of Vitriol or H2S04), 1844. View of the passage between two lead chambers, Felling Chemical Works, Newcastle, England. From The Penny Magazine. (London 1844)

Distillation of Oil of Vitriol (sulphuric acid or H2S04), 1651. An iron retort with cover, detail at C, D, is placed in a furnace and connected to a receiver at A

Mesmers tub, 1779 (1875). In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Webbs chemical factory, Diglis, Worcestershire, c1860. The tall building to the right behind the chimney contains lead chambers for the production of Sulphuric Acid

Mesmers tub, c1870. In 1779, soon after the publication of his treatise Memoire sur la decouverte de magnetism animal, Franz Anton Mesmer (1734-1815), the founder of Mesmerism

Inflation of Charles and the Robert brothers hydrogen balloon, 1783 (c1807). Jean and Noel Robert helping Jacques Charles (1746-1823)

Inflating a hydrogen balloon, 1845. Hydrogen is produced by covering barrels of iron filings with sulphuric acid. The gas is then fed into the balloon

The surface of an infernal planet, Venus. Temperatures as high as 500 C (900 K) have been measured. The thick atmosphere, which is about 90 times denser and more massive than Earth s

Surface of Venus and probe, artwork
Surface of Venus and balloon probe, artwork. The surface of Venus is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Sulphuric acid production. Schematic diagram of the Contact Process to make sulphuric acid from sulphur. Sulphur (yellow) enters a roasting tower on a conveyor belt (far left)

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

Sugar changed to black carbon in glass bowl after mixing with sulphuric acid from bottle

Sulphuric acid factory, Russia
Chemical plant. View of a chemical factory surrounded by snow. This factory makes sulphuric acid and sodium triphosphate and is found next to the Volkhov River at St. Petersburg, Russia

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

Engraving of early kiln for making sulphuric acid
Sulphuric acid manufacture. Engraving of a galley furnace used in the production of sulphuric acid. The technique involved heating antimony sulphide

Daniell cell battery
Daniell cell. Invented by the British chemist John Frederic Daniell (1790-1845), the Daniell cell (left) is made from two half-cells, the electrolytes of which are separated by a porous partition

Artwork of lava flows on the surface of Venus
Surface of Venus. Artwork of lava flows on the surface of the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet out from the Sun, but it is without a doubt the hottest

Computer artwork of the surface of Venus
Surface of Venus. Computer artwork of the surface of the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet out from the Sun, but it is without a doubt the hottest

Selection of acids. Household products containing acids, alongside sulphuric acid. Malt vinegar, which is manufactured from the fermentation of malt products, contains ethanoic, or acetic, acid

Early storage battery, 19th century
Early storage battery. This is the Faure accumulator, a storage battery that was invented in 1880 by the French chemist Camille Alphonse Faure (1840-1898)

Sunrise over Venus, artwork
Sunrise over Venus. Artwork of the view from orbit of the Sun rising over the clouds covering the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet from the Sun

FAST-ACT toxin-destroying powder, artwork. FAST-ACT is a powder made of magnesium, titanium and oxygen, that absorbs and destroys toxins (red)

Sulphuric acid added to water
Concentrated sulphuric acid (H2SO4) being added to water. The hydration reaction of sulphuric acid is highly exothermic and can cause the water to boil

Sulphuric acid molecule
Sulphuric acid. Computer model of a molecule of sulphuric acid. This acid is one of the most important industrial chemicals, and has many laboratory uses as well

Sulphuric and ethanoic acid. Comparison of a strong and a weak acid. Sulphuric acid (H2SO4) is an important industrial chemical. It is used in petroleum refining and paint and fertiliser production

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"Sulphuric Acid: A Journey Through History and Industry" Step into the fascinating world of sulphuric acid, a powerful chemical compound that has played a pivotal role in various industries throughout history. From its early production methods to its impact on copper mining and beyond, let's explore the captivating story behind this remarkable substance. In 1866, the lead chamber became an integral part production. This innovative technique revolutionized the industry by allowing large-scale manufacturing. Tun shell containers were used to store and transport this corrosive liquid, ensuring its safe handling. Fast forward to 1940 in Ducktown, Tennessee - a bustling copper mining region where sulphuric acid proved indispensable. Marion Post Wolcott's lens captured the dynamic scene as trains transported precious copper ore out of mines while highlighting the significance of this compound in extracting valuable minerals from nature's depths. Engravings depicting soda and sulphuric acid further emphasize their vital roles in industrial processes during earlier times. These engravings showcase how these compounds were utilized for various purposes such as refining metals or producing chemicals essential for other industries. The sectional views of Gay-Lussac's lead chambers and absorption towers from 1870 provide insight into large-scale production techniques employed at that time. These structures served as key components in creating high-quality sulphuric acid efficiently. Platinum stills emerged as another significant development in concentrating sulphuric acid during the mid-19th century. The intricate design showcased by an oil painting from 1844 highlights both scientific ingenuity and technological advancements achieved during that era. Delving deeper into history, we encounter distillation apparatus dating back to 1651 specifically designed for oil of vitriol (sulphuric acid). This illustration sheds light on early attempts at refining this potent substance through meticulous processes centuries ago. Finally, Mesmer's tub from 1779 offers a glimpse into unconventional applications of sulphuric acid.